Tone and Mood

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the writer's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a text creates for the reader.

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How can tone be identified in a passage?

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Tone can be identified through the writer's word choice, sentence structure, and the emotions conveyed in the text.

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What are some words that can indicate a positive tone?

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Joyful, optimistic, cheerful, enthusiastic.

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What are some words that can indicate a negative tone?

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Angry, sarcastic, gloomy, critical.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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

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What mood is created by dark and eerie descriptions?

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A spooky or frightening mood.

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What mood is created by cheerful and bright descriptions?

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A happy or joyful mood.

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How does the setting influence mood?

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The setting can create a specific atmosphere that affects how the reader feels about the story.

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What is an example of a passage with a scary mood?

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A description of a dark forest with howling winds and rustling leaves.