1. Tone vs. Mood
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2. 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.
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3. 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.
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4. 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.
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5. 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.
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This product is an excerpt of an excerpt of the Autobiography of Jackie Robinson, and it is meant for educational purposes only

6. 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.
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