Tone and Mood Flashcard

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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, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional feeling that a reader experiences while reading a text.

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How do authors create tone?

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Authors create tone through their choice of words, sentence structure, and literary devices.

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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 emotional response of the reader.

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What is an example of a word that can create a happy tone?

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Words like 'joyful', 'cheerful', or 'bright' can create a happy tone.

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What is an example of a word that can create a scary mood?

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Words like 'dark', 'ominous', or 'terrifying' can create a scary mood.

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What does the term 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What does the term 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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How can setting influence mood?

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The setting can influence mood by creating an atmosphere that evokes specific feelings, such as a dark forest creating a suspenseful mood.

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What is an example of a passage that sets a disgusted mood?

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A passage describing a messy, unkempt room with foul smells can set a disgusted mood.