Tone & Mood

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What is tone?

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The author's attitude toward the story.

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What is mood?

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The feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a story.

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How can tone be identified in a text?

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By analyzing the author's word choice, style, and the emotions conveyed through the writing.

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What is an example of a positive tone?

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Optimistic, cheerful, or encouraging.

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What is an example of a negative tone?

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Cynical, sarcastic, or bitter.

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What does it mean if a tone is described as whimsical?

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It means the tone is playful, fanciful, or light-hearted.

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How does the tone affect the reader's experience?

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It shapes how the reader feels about the characters, events, and overall message of the story.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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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 are some words that can describe tone?

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Joyful, serious, humorous, somber, sarcastic, nostalgic.

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How can imagery influence tone?

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Imagery can create vivid pictures that evoke specific emotions, thus influencing the tone.