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, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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How can you identify the tone of a text?

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You can identify tone by analyzing the author's word choice, sentence structure, and the emotions conveyed.

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What are some examples of tone?

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Examples of tone include optimistic, sarcastic, formal, informal, and melancholic.

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What are some examples of mood?

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Examples of mood include joyful, eerie, suspenseful, and peaceful.

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How does word choice affect tone?

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Word choice can create a specific tone by evoking certain feelings or attitudes in the reader.

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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 emotional response of the reader.

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What tone would be appropriate for a formal letter?

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A formal and serious tone is appropriate for a formal letter.

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What mood is created by words like 'dark', 'stormy', and 'whisper'?

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These words create a scary or suspenseful mood.

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How can you change the tone of a sentence?

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You can change the tone by altering the word choice, sentence structure, or adding descriptive language.