Tone, Mood, Simile, Metaphor and Personification

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the definition of mood in literature?

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The way a story makes the reader feel because of the words and descriptions the author uses.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating one is the other.

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How can tone and mood differ in a text?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional response of the reader.

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What role do words play in setting tone and mood?

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Authors set a tone or mood in literature by conveying emotions through words.

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What is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is an example of a simile?

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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Time is a thief.