Word Choice & Tone

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What is theme in literature?

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A universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.

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Which statement is NOT TRUE about theme?

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Stories usually only have one theme.

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What is tone?

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The author's attitude in a piece of writing.

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What is denotation?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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What is connotation?

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The feeling associated with a word.

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How does tone affect a piece of writing?

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Tone influences how the reader perceives the author's attitude and the overall mood of the text.

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Can a piece of literature have multiple themes?

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Yes, many works of literature can explore multiple themes.

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What is an example of a positive connotation?

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The word 'smiled' has a positive connotation.

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What is an example of a negative connotation?

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The word 'noisy' has a negative connotation.

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How can tone be conveyed in writing?

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Tone can be conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and punctuation.