Mood & Tone Vocabulary

Front

What is tone in literature?

Back

The author's overall attitude towards a subject.

Front

What are some ways an author can create tone?

Back

Word choice, imagery, sentence structure, and figurative language.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way an author creates tone? Font size, word choice, imagery, sentence structure?

Back

Font size.

Front

What is mood in literature?

Back

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

Front

How can an author create mood in a text?

Back

Through descriptive language, setting, imagery, and tone.

Front

What is the difference between mood and tone?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the feelings evoked in the reader.

Front

What mood is created by dark and gloomy descriptions?

Back

A depressing or ominous mood.

Front

How does imagery contribute to mood?

Back

Imagery creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, influencing their emotional response.

Front

What effect does a positive tone have on the reader?

Back

It can create feelings of happiness, optimism, or excitement.

Front

What is an example of a word that conveys a negative tone?

Back

Words like 'bitter', 'angry', or 'disdainful' convey a negative tone.