Tone and Mood

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience in a piece of writing.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere of a story, or how the story makes the reader feel.

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How can tone be identified in a text?

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Tone can be identified through word choice, sentence structure, and the details the author includes.

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What are some common tones in literature?

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Common tones include optimistic, pessimistic, sarcastic, serious, humorous, and critical.

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What is the difference between tone and 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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How does an author's tone affect a reader's interpretation?

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An author's tone can influence how a reader perceives characters, events, and the overall message of the text.

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What tone is conveyed by the phrase 'waste of a movie'?

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The phrase conveys a bitter tone, indicating disappointment and frustration.

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What is an example of a positive tone?

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A positive tone can be seen in phrases like 'wonderful experience' or 'exciting adventure'.

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What is an example of a negative tone?

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A negative tone can be illustrated by phrases like 'disappointing outcome' or 'frustrating situation'.

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How can context influence the tone of a passage?

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Context, such as the setting or the situation, can shape the tone by providing background that affects the author's attitude.