Mood is the feeling or atmosphere of a written work. Writers creates mood through setting, dialogue, characters, etc. in order to make readers feel a certain way. The mood of a story can be heartwarming, grim, etc.
Tone is the attitude that a writer takes towards what they are writing. It is expressed through the word choice. Tone gives you information that is beyond just the meaning of the words. Tone can be sentimental, condescending, impartial, etc.
Directions:
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Mood:
Mood:
Tone:
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List the words that contribute to the tone of the passage.