Tone and Mood Vocabulary

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Inference

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A conclusion reached from evidence and observation.

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Attitude

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A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

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Neutral

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Not favoring any side; neither positive nor negative.

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Atmosphere

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The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.

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Tone

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The speaker's attitude toward his subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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Mood

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The emotional feeling or state that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

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Positive Tone

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A tone that conveys optimism, confidence, or encouragement.

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Negative Tone

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A tone that conveys pessimism, criticism, or disapproval.

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Descriptive Language

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Language that creates vivid images and appeals to the senses, often used to set mood.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.