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Mood vs. Tone

Mood vs. Tone. Mood vs. Tone What ’ s the difference?. Tone: The author ’ s attitude towards what he is writing about. Mood: The emotions the reader feels. Usually a result of the author ’ s tone, however not always the same.

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Mood vs. Tone

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  1. Mood vs. Tone

  2. Mood vs. ToneWhat’s the difference? • Tone: The author’s attitude towards what he is writing about. • Mood: The emotions the reader feels. Usually a result of the author’s tone, however not always the same. • One piece of literature can evoke several moods among readers based on the reader’s own experience.

  3. For Example… • Imagine you are a normal teenager like Ronny: 

  4. and to win the love of fair Alexandra you decide to write a love note…

  5. Tone = Depends on the Author • The TONE of his letter is romantic because that is his attitude toward this subject. I love her!

  6. However, the letter could evoke several different moods based on Alexandra’s experiences: Disgust! Outrage! Romance! Intrigue!

  7. So remember, tone is the author’s attitude and mood is the feeling of the reader • TONE=AUTHOR • MOOD=READER

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