1. MOOD *Mood is the feeling (emotion) the reader gets from a story/text.
*Mood is shown through
Setting
Atmosphere

2. Words to describe MOOD Light-hearted (not serious)
Welcoming (friendly/accepting)
Haunting (troubling/disturbing)
Liberating (free/open)
Suspenseful(in doubt/anxious)
Playful
Tender (loving)
Tense (nervous)
Foreboding (warning)
Warm (friendly)
Gloomy (sad)
Painful(hurting)
Hopeful(encouraging)
Violent (not peacelful/fierce)
Threatening (bullying/harming)
Peaceful(nonviolent)
Pessimistic (negative)
Terrifying (scary)
Idyllic (calm/pleasing)
Cold (unfriendly/unemotional)
Lonely
Joyous (happy)
Warm/Cozy (loving/inviting)
Confining(holding back)
Inclusive (full/perfect)
Serious (not playful or funny)

3. The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room. The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts.

4. The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room. The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts.

5. TONE
Tone is the AUTHOR’S attitude towards the audience, the subject, or the character.
*Tone is shown through
Dialogue - talking
Descriptions – author’s diction [word choice]

6. Words that describe TONE
Amused (interesting)
Ironic (sarcarstic)
Pompous(snob/ stuck up)
Light(easy/wimpy)
Angry
Sad
Cheerful
Matter-of-fact (keep it real)
Serious (important/not joking)
Critical (find fault)
Mocking (teasing)
Sincere (honest)
Clear (understandable)
Resigned(give in)
Suspicious (don’t’ trust /doubt)
Formal(proper/correct)
Optimistic(positive/hopeful)
Quizzical (curious/ surprised)
Gloomy(sad)
Pessimistic(negative)
Humorous(funny)
Witty (funny/ entertaining)
Playful(not serious)
Informal(laid back)

7. My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy.
There is no other who is that lazy.
He whines to Mom and Dad night and day
Until he eventually gets his way.
What is a sister to do
When he screams 'til he's blue?
There is no way to win,
For he gets under your skin.
He does his best to kill all joy.
Oh, how my brother does annoy!

8. My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy.
There is no other who is that lazy.
He whines to Mom and Dad night and day
Until he eventually gets his way.
What is a sister to do
When he screams 'til he's blue?
There is no way to win,
For he gets under your skin.
He does his best to kill all joy.
Oh, how my brother does annoy!