EXAM Theme/Tone/Mood

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Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• Your past does not define you.
• Returning home after a long time.
• A man sees a group of people he used to work for a long time ago.
• An old man who used to be a farmer.

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Your past does not define you.

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THEME

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A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

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Which of the following is the BEST thematic statement?

• Cruelty.
• Cruelty is bad.
• Cruelty might be disguised as kindness.
• The cruelty of good people.

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Cruelty might be disguised as kindness.

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Which of the following is the BEST thematic statement?

• Young love can be true love.
• High-school romances.
• Even though Hazel and Gus were teenagers, their love was mature and real.
• Love.

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Young love can be true love.

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What does tone do for a story?

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It emphasizes the author's feelings towards the topic/subject of a story.

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word

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Select the word below that has a more positive connotation. Options: Gossipy, Chatty, Conversational

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Conversational

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How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

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Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

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Is the mood of this passage positive or negative?

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negative

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What is the author's purpose for this passage? Nothing to do tonight? Why not see a play? The theater is alive and well, and tickets are available. Call the ticket hotline now and reserve your seats.

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persuade