Tone and Mood Vocabulary

A conclusion reached from evidence and observation.

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Not favoring any side; neither positive nor negative.

The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.

The speaker's attitude toward his subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

The emotional feeling or state that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

A tone that conveys optimism, confidence, or encouragement.

A tone that conveys pessimism, criticism, or disapproval.

Language that creates vivid images and appeals to the senses, often used to set mood.

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.