Tone, Mood, Simile, Metaphor and Personification

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter 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 atmosphere of a story, created by the author's use of words and descriptions that evoke feelings in the reader.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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How does tone differ from mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the feeling the reader gets from the text.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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Identify the mood in a suspenseful story.

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The mood is often tense, anxious, or fearful, making the reader feel on edge.