Mood & Tone Vocabulary

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's overall attitude towards a subject.

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What are some ways an author can create tone?

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Word choice, imagery, sentence structure, and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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The feelings or vibes brought out in the reader through an author's words and descriptions.

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How does an author create mood?

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Through descriptive language, setting, imagery, and emotional resonance.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional response of the reader.

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What effect does a depressing mood have on a reader?

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It evokes feelings of sadness, gloom, or melancholy.

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Can font size affect tone?

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No, font size is not a way an author creates tone.

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What is an example of a word that can create a positive tone?

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Joyful.

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What is an example of a word that can create a negative tone?

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Bitter.

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How can setting influence mood?

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The setting can create an atmosphere that evokes specific emotions in the reader.