Tone Mood & Connotation CFA

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What is tone?

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How the author feels about the topic/subject of the story

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What is the tone of the passage below?

A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.

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neutral

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What is the tone of the passage below?

We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.

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depressing

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Connotation

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The cultural & emotional meaning of a word

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word

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What is the tone of the passage below?

Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.

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Wishful

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What is mood?

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How the reader feels based off of the author's tone

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How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?

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Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

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How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

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Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

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How do words like reassuring, persevere, & overcome affect the tone of a story?

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Creates a courageous and inspirational tone