Poetry Theme, Tone, and Mood

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What is the author's message or lesson learned in the poem?

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Theme

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What tone is represented in the passage: 'Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!'?

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Excited

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What is the difference between Tone and Mood?

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Mood is how the poem makes you (the reader) feel, tone is how the author feels or wants you to feel.

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What word best describes the mood of the passage: 'A warm fire crackled in the fireplace, and the chairs gathered around it were large and soft...' ?

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welcoming

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What is the author's feeling about the poem created through words and phrases?

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Tone

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What is a Theme in poetry?

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The central idea or message that the poet wants to convey.

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How can Tone affect a poem?

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Tone influences the reader's perception and emotional response to the poem.

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What is Mood in poetry?

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The atmosphere or emotional setting created by the poem that affects how the reader feels.

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Can a poem have both Tone and Mood?

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Yes, a poem can have a specific tone set by the author and a mood felt by the reader.

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What are some examples of Tone in poetry?

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Joyful, Sad, Sarcastic, Serious.