Question

what is a key difference between tone and mood?
ela.e1.aor.8.1 interpret an author’s use of figurative, connotative, and technical language in literary, informational, and multimedia texts: c.analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
mood is the author’s attitude toward a subject whereas tone is the author’s attitude toward a subject.
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tone is the author’s attitude toward a subject whereas mood is the feeling created in the reader.
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Explanation:

Tone refers to the author's personal attitude toward the subject they are writing about, while mood is the emotional atmosphere or feeling that is crafted to affect the reader. This distinction matches the correct option.

Answer:

Tone is the author's attitude toward a subject whereas mood is the feeling created in the reader.