"The Skin I'm In" has a tone that is introspective and reflective. The mood is often one of self-discovery and grappling with issues of identity, self-worth, and acceptance. It delves into complex emotions and experiences related to race, beauty standards, and social acceptance.
mood sad tone depressing
stupid happy sad
Suspenseful is a tone
The setting of the story does this.
the tone is the mood that the auther creats
Tone is the kind of language used to set the mood.
not in the mood
what can be inferred about the mood, tone, and point of view of the author.
im on the right track baby, I was born this way. - Smart Dart
I think you're confusing tone with mood. Tone is the attitude of the author, and is automatic whenever you write to any audience. There are no special "tone words." Of course, there are no special "mood words" either -- authors use many words to make a mood.
the tone of gifted hands was calm
Mood