Question

Which explains the difference between tone and mood?

Answer 1

Tone is usually stated as what the author's attitude toward the story but the mood is expressed as what is the author's emotions in the story.

Answer 2

Tone and mood are often confused, so now would be a good time to make sure you understand the difference between the two. If tone is the author's attitude toward a subject, then mood is how we are made to feel as readers, or the emotion evoked by the author.