Tone, Mood, and Theme

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What is the theme in a text?

Back

The theme is hidden inside the text like the filling in a cupcake.

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What does the tone of a passage, poem, or song refer to?

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The tone refers to the author's attitude toward their work.

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How would you describe the tone in the statement: 'The projects the class just finished are amazing and beautiful! I could not be more proud!'?

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The tone is excited.

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What is another term for the theme of a story?

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The theme is also known as the lesson learned.

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In the sentence: 'The doctor came just in time to save the athlete from further injury. The crowd stood and applauded as he was taken from the field.' what is the tone?

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The tone is appreciative.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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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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Can a text have multiple themes?

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Yes, a text can have multiple themes that convey different messages.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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An example of a theme is 'the struggle for identity'.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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How can tone affect the reader's understanding of a text?

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Tone can influence how the reader interprets the emotions and intentions behind the words.

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What is mood in literature?

Back

Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by the text.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4