What is Tone?
Tone is how the author feels about the subject. It is the emotion behind the words!
Enthusiastic Tone sentiment_very_satisfied
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Informative Tone article
Do not confuse Tone with Mood!
Mood = How the READER feels. check_circle
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Yes! Think of it like this: Tone is the WRITER's voice. Mood is the READER's heart. If the writer sounds angry (tone), it might make you feel stressed or sad (mood). lightbulb
How do I know if an article is Informative or if the author is hiding their feelings?
Look for "adjectives" (words that describe things). If a text only has facts (numbers, dates, names) with no describing words like "terrible" or "beautiful," it is definitely informative! search
Teacher Kanha, I still get confused between Tone and Mood. Is there an easy way to remember?