Tone and Mood Flashcard

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What is 'mood' in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a text.

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What is 'tone' in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's, narrator's, or speaker's attitude toward the subject matter.

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How can you identify the mood of a passage?

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The mood can be identified by the emotions evoked in the reader through the author's word choice and descriptions.

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What is an example of a word that describes a 'disgusted' mood?

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Repulsed.

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What is an example of a word that describes an 'excited' tone?

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Enthusiastic.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meanings of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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How does the author's choice of words affect tone?

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The author's choice of words can convey emotions and attitudes, shaping the tone of the text.

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What is the mood in a story that describes a dark, stormy night?

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The mood is likely to be ominous or foreboding.

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What is the tone of a text that uses sarcastic language?

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The tone is likely to be mocking or critical.