Tone & Mood

The sky blackened with a threat of rain. Purple clouds moved across the sky positioning themselves directly overhead, bulging at the seam and ready to burst into a downpour. An icy wind whistled through the brittle tree branches, chilling us as it passed. Despair swept over us, as if the forces of nature were warning us of what was to come. What is the word that best fits the mood of the paragraph?

Rover approached the window daily at 3:30pm, instinctively knowing the time Bobby's bus rolled to a stop at the end of the street. As a part of this daily ritual, Rover would place his paws on the windowsill to get a better outside view as he waited patiently for Bobby to come home from school. He could hardly wait for Bobby to burst through the door, ready to hug and play with his best friend. What word best expresses Rover's feelings?

After reading about the countless dogs and cats that are put to death because of overpopulation, Rebecca decided to do something about it. She began volunteering her spare time at the local animal shelter. She walked dogs in the dog park to give them a little relief from their enclosures and provide them with some exercise and fresh air. It brought her joy to feel that she was making a difference in the lives of innocent animals. What word best describes Rebecca's attitude toward animals?

Gaston sat self-absorbed, taking in the attention he received. The tavern was filled with admiring fans singing the praises of his mighty muscles. He felt deserving of every bit of flattery, as he believed himself to be the strongest, most perfect man that ever lived. He smiled at the thought of the day a very lucky woman would be proud to be called Gaston's wife. What word best describes the author's tone toward Gaston?

What is the definition of TONE?

What is the definition of mood?