Tone and Mood Flashcard

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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

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How can tone be identified in a passage?

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Tone can be identified by analyzing the author's word choice, sentence structure, and the overall style of writing.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood is the emotional response of the reader.

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What role does word choice play in establishing mood?

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Word choice can evoke specific emotions in the reader, helping to create a particular mood in the text.

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What is an example of a tone that conveys excitement?

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An example of an excited tone is: 'Wow! That was the best roller coaster ride ever!'

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What is an example of a mood that conveys fear?

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An example of a scared mood is: 'The dark alley seemed to whisper secrets of danger as I walked through it.'

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What is connotation?

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

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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How can an author create a scary mood?

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An author can create a scary mood by using dark imagery, suspenseful language, and tense situations.