Mood and Tone

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What is 'tone' in writing?

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Tone is the author's attitude or feelings towards the writing.

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What is 'mood' in a story?

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Mood is the emotions the audience feels from a given passage.

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How would you describe a 'serious' tone?

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A serious tone is one that conveys importance and gravity.

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What does an 'excited' tone sound like?

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An excited tone expresses enthusiasm and joy.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood is the feeling the reader gets, while tone is the author's attitude.

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Give an example of a 'happy' tone.

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A happy tone might include cheerful words and exclamation marks.

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What kind of mood does a scary story create?

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A scary story creates a mood of fear or suspense.

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What is an example of a 'positive' tone?

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A positive tone includes encouraging and uplifting language.

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How can you identify the tone of a dialogue?

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Look for word choice, punctuation, and context.

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What mood might a sad story evoke?

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A sad story might evoke feelings of sadness or empathy.