Setting, Mood, & Tone

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What is the setting of a story?

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The TIME and PLACE in which a story happens.

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Which of the following describes a setting: a frog and a witch, happy and loving, or a high school in 1956?

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A high school in 1956.

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What is mood in literature?

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How the reader feels; the reactions and emotions that a work of literature produces in a reader through words and descriptions.

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What is tone in literature?

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How the author feels; an attitude of a writer toward a subject.

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How do authors set a tone or mood in literature?

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By conveying 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 how the reader feels, while tone refers to how the author feels.

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What elements can influence the setting of a story?

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Time period, location, environment, and cultural context.

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Can the setting affect the mood of a story?

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Yes, the setting can create a specific atmosphere that influences the reader's emotions.

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What is an example of a setting that creates a dark mood?

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A haunted house on a stormy night.

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What role does word choice play in establishing tone?

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Word choice can convey specific emotions and attitudes, shaping the reader's perception of the author's feelings.