The+Tell+Tale+Heart

Let's read Edgar Allen Poe's story below. As you read think about the concepts of tone and mood and author's purpose.
==Tone is the way in which the author tells the story. Words that describe tone can be lighthearted, humorous, serious, ominous, mysterious, threatening, matter of fact, informative, persuasive, condescending, etc.==

Mood is the feeling the reader has when reading the story. It is highly linked to emotions. Examples of mood could be frightened, inspired, uplifted, sad, unnerved, etc.