Enhanced_Tone_and_Mood_Presentation.pptx

tone and mood english 9

1. Understanding Tone and Mood in Literature How writers shape emotions and atmosphere through words

2. What is Tone & Mood? • Tone is the writer’s attitude toward the subject. • Mood is the emotional response the reader feels. Think of it like a movie: the tone is the director’s vision, and the mood is how the audience reacts.

3. Why Do Writers Use Tone & Mood? • To Inform: Present facts clearly • To Entertain: Create vivid stories • To Persuade: Influence opinions Recognizing tone and mood makes you a smarter reader!

4. Analyzing an Excerpt Excerpt from *The Woman in Black*: “They told of dripping stone walls in uninhabited castles… of vanished corpses and curses upon heirs.” Let's break it down!

5. What’s the Tone Here? Key words that show tone: • 'Howlings' and 'shrieking' → fear and chaos • 'Ghosts' and 'vampires' → supernatural and eerie Tone Words: Dark, Mysterious, Haunting

6. How Does This Make You Feel? The description creates a chilling, unsettling atmosphere. Mood Words: Suspenseful, Nightmarish, Terrifying

7. Negative Tone Words Examples: • Angry, Antagonistic, Bitter, Fearful • Gloomy, Harsh, Hopeless, Suspicious • Threatening, Tragic, Unfriendly

8. Positive Mood Words Examples: • Cheerful, Confident, Joyful, Nostalgic • Peaceful, Playful, Warm, Welcoming

9. Negative Mood Words Examples: • Anxious, Cold, Depressed, Gloomy • Haunted, Hopeless, Melancholic, Suspenseful

10. Final Thoughts • Tone = How the writer expresses their attitude • Mood = How the reader feels while reading • Paying attention to tone and mood makes stories richer and more meaningful!