Identifying Mood and Tone
Learning Objective
I can identify the mood and tone in a piece of writing.
Key Concepts
Tone in writing is conveyed through word choice, and a neutral tone can make writing seem uninteresting.
Mood is the overall feeling or atmosphere created by the author's words, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.
An author might use words like dark, cold, and rainy to create a gloomy mood in their writing.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the difference between mood and tone in writing?
2. An author describes a character as 'walking slowly through the dark forest, with shadows creeping all around.' What mood is the author most likely trying to create?
3. Rewrite the following sentence to create a more positive tone: 'The team lost the game.'
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