Tone and Mood

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What is TONE?

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The author's attitude towards something.

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What is MOOD?

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How a reader feels when reading a story.

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What is the relationship between the mood of a piece of writing and the reader?

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Mood is the feeling the reader gets from a piece of writing.

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What might be the setting of a story with a lighthearted, relaxed mood?

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The beach on a sunny day.

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What do the tone of a piece of writing and a speaker's tone of voice have in common?

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They are similar, but written tone is expressed in the author's vocabulary and syntax.

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How can tone affect the reader's interpretation of a text?

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Tone can influence how the reader perceives the characters and events in the story.

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What are some examples of tone in writing?

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Examples include sarcastic, joyful, somber, and critical.

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How can an author convey tone in their writing?

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An author can convey tone through word choice, sentence structure, and punctuation.

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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 feeling evoked in the reader.

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Can mood change throughout a story?

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Yes, mood can shift based on events and character actions.