Mood and tone

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is how the story makes you feel.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the story.

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Give two words that contribute to the author's tone.

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Examples include: dark, moan, death, no light, soul, alone, unknown.

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Which passage is dark and dreary?

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The passage that describes 'Life's city ways are dark, Men mutter by, the wells Of the great waters moan...'.

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How do authors set a tone or mood in literature?

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Authors convey an emotion or emotions through word choice.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the feeling evoked in the reader, while tone refers to the author's attitude.

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What role does word choice play in establishing mood?

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Word choice can create specific feelings and atmospheres in a story.

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Can mood change throughout a story?

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Yes, the mood can shift based on events and character actions.

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What are some examples of words that create a happy mood?

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Joyful, bright, cheerful, lively.

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What are some examples of words that create a sad mood?

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Gloomy, mournful, dark, lonely.