Mood and Tone

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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How can you identify the tone of a passage?

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You can identify the tone by looking at the author's word choice, sentence structure, and the emotions conveyed.

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What does it mean if a tone is described as 'humorous'?

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A humorous tone is light-hearted and intended to amuse the reader.

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What does it mean if a tone is described as 'angry'?

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An angry tone expresses strong feelings of displeasure or hostility.

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What is an example of a word that conveys excitement?

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Words like 'Yay!', 'Hooray!', or 'Awesome!' convey excitement.

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What is an example of a word that conveys bitterness?

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Words like 'resentful' or 'sour' convey bitterness.

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How do authors create mood in their writing?

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Authors create mood by using descriptive language, imagery, and sensory details.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood is the feeling a reader gets from a text, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is an example of a tone that is respectful?

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A respectful tone is polite and shows regard for others, often using formal language.