Compare and Contrast Authors Word Choice Flashcard

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Difference between tone and mood in word choice?

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Tone: author's attitude; Mood: emotional atmosphere.

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Characterization conveys the author's message by developing characters' personalities, traits, and motivations.

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By developing the personalities, traits, and motivations of the characters in the story.

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Role of dialogue in stories?

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Reveals thoughts, emotions, and motivations of characters.

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How does tone affect reader interpretation?

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Conveys the author's attitude and emotions.

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Mood created by a passage:

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Suspense and anticipation through short, choppy sentences and vivid descriptions.

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Author's word choice reflects cultural/historical context by using specific language, idioms, and expressions of that time or culture.

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Using language, idioms, and expressions specific to that time period or culture.

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Inference about a character from dialogue:

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Character's personality, emotions, intentions, and background.

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Author's word choice creates suspense by using descriptive, evocative language with strong connotations, fostering urgency or anticipation.

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Descriptive and evocative language with strong connotations creates urgency or anticipation.