Mood and Tone

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience in a piece of writing.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the overall feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a piece of literature.

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How can you identify the tone of a passage?

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You can identify tone by looking at word choice, sentence structure, and the emotions conveyed in the text.

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What are some examples of tone?

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Examples of tone include humorous, sarcastic, serious, joyful, and angry.

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What are some examples of mood?

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Examples of mood include happy, sad, eerie, and nostalgic.

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What does the acronym AA stand for in relation to tone?

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AA stands for 'Author's Attitude', which helps remember what tone is.

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How can the author's facial expression help in understanding tone?

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Imagining the author's facial expression can provide insight into the tone they are trying to convey.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the feeling the reader gets from the text.

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What tone is conveyed in a passage that describes a thrilling car chase?

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The tone is likely to be excited or intense.

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What mood might a story about a rainy day evoke?

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The mood might be sad or reflective.