Mood, Tone, and Voice

Tone is ......

• the author's feelings towards the topic of the story

• the author's personality that comes through the writing

Change the tone of this sentence:

The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard!

Which sentence sounds more serious?

• I need to speak to you outside.

  
  

  Necesito hablar contigo afuera.

• Hey, can I speak to you outside real quick?

  
  

  Oye, ¿puedo hablar contigo afuera rapidito?

____ is the writer's attitude expressed in their writing.

Change the tone of this sentence:

School is dull and unexciting.

The tranquil waters of the lake reflected the soft moonlight like glass.

Select the tone of the text:

• peaceful

• anxious

The glassy water reflected the sinister moonlight. The long shadows of trees reached ominously across the lake.

Select the tone of the text:

• threatening

• playful

I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.

Select the tone of the text:

• peaceful

• anxious

I stepped in front of the exhilarating stage lights. My heart leapt with excitement as I heard the enlivening sound of applause.

Select the tone of the text:

• ominous

• enthusiastic

What is the tone of the following text? "I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

• pleased

• angry

• happy

• suspicious