Tone and Mood Prep

Tone is the author's attitude toward his or her writing, which can be conveyed through word choice, style, and perspective.

Mood is how the story makes you feel, created through the setting, imagery, and word choice.

Admiring.

A stressful mood indicates tension, anxiety, or pressure felt by characters or the reader.

An author can create a hopeful tone through uplifting language, positive imagery, and optimistic themes.

Melancholic.

The setting can create a specific atmosphere that affects the reader's emotions, such as a dark forest creating a suspenseful mood.

Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional response of the reader.

Irritable or mocking.

Imagery can evoke specific feelings by painting vivid pictures in the reader's mind, influencing their emotional response.