Section Topic Sub-Topic

Impression Management Nonverbal Communication and Tone and Mood (Writing)

Body Language

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1. Tone : It is primarily conveyed in writing through diction, Definition of Tone

point of view, syntax, and level of formality. It is an attitude
toward the events of the story—humorous, ironic, cynical,
and so on.
Mood : It is a literary element that evokes certain feelings Definition of Mood
or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. It is
referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it
creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers.

2. Tone is created or altered by the way the viewpoint Tone and Mood - The Feel of
character/narrator treats the story problem and other Fiction
characters, and by the way he responds to the events
surrounding him.
The tone of a scene can also be affected by manipulation of
the sense elements.
Mood has to change for a reason and that something must
happen even to provoke an intensity change. While both
mood and tone can change over the course of story, tone is
the more consistent element. Since it’s the attitude of the
narrator, tone won’t change as often as mood can.

3. Tone is one of the most overlooked elements of writing. It 7 Ways to Perfect Your Tone
can create interest, or kill it. Let’s look at a few of the
easiest and most effective ways to improve the tone of your
writing.
1. Avoid a predictable treatment of your subject
2. Keep tone consistent from start to finish
3. Cut ruthlessly
Pay attention to all 7 ways. Also refer the link to learn all
ways to perfect the tone.

4. The tone in a story can be joyful, serious, humorous, sad, Examples of tone in a story
threatening, formal, informal, pessimistic, and optimistic.
The tone in writing will be reflective of your mood as you
are writing. The examples of tone are:
1. Scared
2. Anxious
3. Excited
There are different tones listed out, refer the link for the
same.

5. Mood is described with adjectives—dark, warm, How to Create a Mood in a Story

foreboding, peaceful. Mood is developed through setting,
tone, and diction. There are many ways to create a mood in
a story. Pay attention to all those. Also refer the link for
explanation.