Theme, Tone, Mood, Symbolism, and Imagery

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The MESSAGE about life or human nature that the author wants you - the reader or listener - to understand is called theme.

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true

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Can a theme be written as one or two words?

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No, a theme cannot be written as one or two words.

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What does a skull and cross bone often symbolize?

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Danger

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What is language that describes something that can be seen, heard, touched, tasted or smelled (five senses)?

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imagery 

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What is the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for a reader? Options: tone, mood, foreshadowing, theme

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mood

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Can setting be connected to the theme because of what it means to the character or reader?

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True

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What is an ordinary object, event, person, or animal which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance? Options: setting, theme, symbol

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symbol

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What is the speaker's or the author's attitude toward his subject called?

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tone

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"One should treat others the way you want to be treated" is a common theme.

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true

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What is the MOOD of this passage?
Darkness descended upon the town. It's sleepy warmth blanketed each house. The twinkly glow of overhead stars lit the pathways that connected each neighborhood to the next.

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calm