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Mood and Tone
Mood
Mood is the overall feeling that a story creates for the reader.
An author’s choice of words and the details he or she chooses to write about create the mood.
cheerful
relieved
gloomy
relaxed
hopeless
tense
bleak
dreamy
inspiring
content
eerie
disappointed
annoyed
optimistic
Tone
Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject he or she is writing.
The language an author uses sets the tone.
bitter
witty
angry
playful
poignant
compassionate
humorous
mysterious
haunting
suspenseful
detached
tasteful
humble
proud
Identifying Mood and Tone
The cotton-candy clouds floated by and cast a shadow that quietly slipped over the emerald hills.
He was late. Again. But why would I expect any different? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
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Mood: Dreamy, relaxedTone: Playful, sweet
Mood: Angry, tense Tone: Sarcastic
Guided Practice for Mood
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
At the Checkout
The cashier lifted her head and stared at the growing line of customers. She was so tired. Nearing the end of a double shift, she just wanted to step out from behind the checkout counter and crawl out the door. She rang up the last of her current customer’s groceries and said in an exhausted voice, “That will be $17.21, ma’am.”
The woman opened her coin purse and slowly began to count out quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. The customers in line shifted from one foot to another. The tall man at the end of the line let out a groan. A woman holding a toddler set her down, andimmediately the child began to screech.The cashier had had enough.
Guided Practice for Mood
A. annoyed
B. delighted
C. anxious
D. furious
1. What is the mood of this passage?
Guided Practice for Mood
A. annoyed
B. delighted
C. anxious
D. furious
1. What is the mood of this passage?
Guided Practice for Tone
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Too Late
Mr. Bartleby sauntered up to the front desk and requested that the clerk hand him his messages. Impatiently, Mr. Bartleby drummed his fingers on the polished mahogany counter as he eyed the elevator, hoping he would see the same beauty he met earlier in the lobby. Even though they had exchanged business cards, hers didn’t have a phone number, and he was hoping to get one.
“Sir, your assistant already picked up your messages,” the clerk said while scanning the papers behind his desk.
“Which assistant? My assistant…” Mr. Bartleby’s voice trailed off. He tried to hide his dismay at the clerk’s statement.
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Guided Practice for Tone
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
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“Yes, sir, your assistant. She presented your business card to show she worked for you. Tall, short black hair; I think she was wearing a dark blue or black suit,” the clerk slowly said while looking around the lobby.
Mr. Bartleby knew exactly who the clerk described. He had been duped. The beauty must be working for the opposition.He turned and walked shakily to the elevator. He didn’tknow what messages she had picked up, but if shehad picked up the one he had expected to receivethat day, he was fired for sure.
Guided Practice for Tone
A. from happy to sad
B. from loving to hateful
C. from assured to confused
D. from confident to nervous
1. How does the tone of this passage change from the beginning to the end?
Guided Practice for Tone
A. from happy to sad
B. from loving to hateful
C. from assured to confused
D. from confident to nervous
1. How does the tone of this passage change from the beginning to the end?
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