Tone is the attitude that the speaker or writer takes towards his writing or speaking. Other examples of tone: uneasy, emotional, loving, sincere, undecided, angry, amused, funny, amused, unhappy, understanding, playful, factual, cruel What is Tone? What is Mood? Mood is how we feel as we read or listen. Other examples of mood: hopeless, stressed, peaceful, festive, lonely, restless, reflective, frustrated, calm, frightening, sentimental, romantic What is Purpose? Purpose is the reason an author decides to write a certain topic. Some common purpose of a speaker is to inform, persuade, or entertain.