Question

mood, tone, and theme quick check
which answer choice accurately explains the difference between mood and tone? (1 point)
○ mood is the emotional state of the characters, whereas tone is how the writer feels about the subject of a text.
○ tone is how the writer feels about the subject of a text, whereas mood is the emotional state of the characters.
○ mood is the emotional atmosphere of a text, whereas tone is the attitude of the text’s writer or characters.
○ tone is the emotional atmosphere of a text, whereas mood is the attitude of the text’s writer or characters.

Explanation:

Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere a text creates for the reader, while tone is the writer’s or characters’ attitude toward the subject. The correct option distinguishes these definitions accurately.

Answer:

Mood is the emotional atmosphere of a text, whereas tone is the attitude of the text's writer or characters.