Words that convey Tone
Examples
Words that convey Mood
Amused
Sherry turned to Matt and laughed,
how would she know how big the
universe is?
Fanciful
Angry
Mom screamed as she told me to
clean my room for hundredth time, all
I could do was sit and stare out the
window wondering when Dad would
come home.
Melancholy
Cheerful
Roses and a letter on a random
Tuesday. This was something new for
Sally, Tom was such a sweet man.
Romantic
Horror
Formal
Humorous
Ironic
Light
Pessimistic
Bang! What was that? A loud noise
had woken me from a deep sleep, I
knew I was the only one here, what
could it have been?
“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 a
date which will live in infamy the
United States of America was
suddenly and deliberately attacked by
naval and air forces of the Empire of
Japan.”
The mouse wanted the cheese and
kept playing with the trap. It was
trying so hard, I just had to laugh.
Jim prepared for the end of the world
by gathering food and building a
shelter, unfortunately the food he
bought contained peanuts and he
died of an allergic reaction the next
day
Tomorrow is Laura’s birthday her
mom had come home with a giant
package, she tried to guess what was
inside but her mom wouldn’t even give
her a hint.
We are supposed to go to the fair
tomorrow and it has been raining for
three days straight. I just know my
mom isn’t going to let us go.
Mysterious
Sentimental
Frustrating
Sorrowful
Suspenseful
Gloomy
Playful
I got a new puppy for Christmas! He is
adorable and loves to climb on me and
cuddle with me and chase his tail.
Happy
Witty
It was funny how things turned out,
Cinderella got to marry a prince while
her stepsisters had to stay with their
not so nice mother.
Joyful
Suspicious
The parking garage was dark, I could
hear the footsteps behind me, I looked
back several times at the older man,
but something didn’t seem right.
Frightening