Tone vs. Mood 10/3/2013 Created by: Shenica Bridges-Mathieu This picture comes from http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3UylkpyLLvk/TAf2UWjUnZI/AAAAAAAAArk/9---qgtxi0A/s1600/Tone+and+Mood.jpg
Tone is the author’s attitude about what they are saying Tone is the author’s attitude about what they are saying. It is inferred and not stated explicitly in the text. 10/3/2013
Mood is the atmosphere created by the author Mood is the atmosphere created by the author. It is your feelings and your emotions about the body of work. 10/3/2013
How do you identify the author’s tone in a text How do you identify the author’s tone in a text? You have to make an inference. 10/3/2013 This product is an excerpt of an excerpt of the Autobiography of Jackie Robinson, and it is meant for educational purposes only
How do you identify the mood of this text How do you identify the mood of this text? You have to understand the vocabulary words and be able to cite textual evidence. 10/3/2013 This product is an excerpt of an excerpt of the Autobiography of Jackie Robinson, and it is meant for educational purposes only
Now it is your turn! Use your words list as well as additional words from the story to help you figure out the tone and mood of any text that you are reading. 10/3/2013 http://paulaablesinteriors.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Tone-Joke1.jpg