theme, tone , mood

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What is the author's purpose for this passage?

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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The theme is...

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what you the reader or what the characters learned.

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What is Denotation?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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______ is the message that the author wants to show/tell readers.

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theme.

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When identifying theme you have to...

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infer it by using text evidence.

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What is Tone?

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The author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is Mood?

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The feeling or atmosphere that a text creates for the reader.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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By analyzing the characters' experiences and the lessons they learn.

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What is the difference between Tone and Mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude; Mood is the reader's emotional response.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.