Mood, Tone, Connotation and Denotation

Open Ended

What are the steps for going to the bathroom in this school? (assuming everyone follows the school rule)

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The wind howled through the trees, bending the branches in unnatural shapes. The clouds gathered thick and dark above, blocking out the faint light of the moon. Each step I took in the wet grass sent a shiver down my spine, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was being watched.

What is the mood?????

Multiple Choice

Diction, as it relates to fiction, nonfiction and poetry is more easily explained as what?

• a dictionary definition

• denotation

• word choice

• No cap, i won't even listening, yo.

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The sun shone brightly over the meadow, casting long shadows on the soft grass. Birds sang from the treetops, their cheerful songs filling the air with a light melody. A warm breeze carried the sweet scent of wildflowers, and I felt a deep sense of peace as I sat on the hill, watching the world slowly turn golden with the setting sun.

What is the mood?

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The city streets were crowded with people rushing in every direction, their faces tense with the pressure of the day. The honking of car horns mixed with the clatter of footsteps, and the air felt thick with the heat and noise. I could barely hear myself think, let alone find a moment of peace among the chaos that surrounded me.

¿Cuál es el ambiente?

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Connotation is the ___________ ________ of a word

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If you needed to figure out a word's denotation, where could you go?

Open Ended

Jimmy Z moped down the street. He hobbled across the intersection and then, after a miserably deep breath, ambled down the basement stairs to his dwelling.

Identify ALL of the words that have a negative connotation.

Open Ended

Briefly summarize what you've learned about Mood & Tone and Connotation & Denotation.