theme, tone , mood

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the reader or characters learn from the story.

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How do you identify the theme in a text?

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You infer it by using text evidence.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject or audience in a story.

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How does tone affect a story?

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It emphasizes the author's feelings towards the topic or subject of the story.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is how you feel after reading or listening to a passage, book, or song.

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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 does a positive connotation mean?

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A positive connotation refers to a word that has a favorable or uplifting association.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Conversational.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from a text?

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To infer meaning is to deduce or conclude information based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Why is it important to understand theme in literature?

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Understanding the theme helps readers grasp the deeper meaning and message of the story.