Allusion and purpose

What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

• Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader.

• Tone is the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader, while mood refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

• Tone and mood are interchangeable terms that refer to the same concept in literature.

• Tone refers to the setting of the story, while mood refers to the characters' actions.

What is the role of weaknesses in character development?

• Weaknesses make characters less interesting and relatable.

• Weaknesses in characters can make them more relatable and provide opportunities for growth and development.

• Weaknesses are irrelevant to character development.

• Weaknesses should always be eliminated for a strong character.

What is the purpose of using allusions in literature?

• To create connections and add depth to the text

• To provide a summary of the plot

• To introduce new characters

• To simplify complex ideas

What is the significance of the river Styx in literature?

• It is a river that flows through the underworld, symbolizing death and the afterlife.

• It represents the journey of heroes in Greek mythology.

• It is a river that nourishes the land of the living.

• It is a boundary between different realms of the gods.

What is the effect of comparing a garden to Eden?

• It suggests a sense of chaos and disorder.

• It evokes feelings of beauty, paradise, and perfection, enhancing the awe-struck tone.

• It implies a lack of growth and vitality.

• It creates a sense of nostalgia for the past.

What does it mean when a character is called a 'Grinch'?

• They are generous and kind-hearted.

• They are mean-spirited or unkind, referencing the character from Dr. Seuss's story.

• They are cheerful and always happy.

• They are mysterious and hard to understand.

How can an allusion create a hesitant mood?

• By referencing certainty and safety

• By evoking feelings of joy and happiness

• By referencing uncertainty or danger

• By providing clear and direct information

What is characterization in literature?

• The process of creating a plot for a story.

• The method of revealing a character's personality, traits, and motivations.

• The technique of describing the setting in a narrative.

• The way an author develops themes throughout a work.

How can satire affect tone?

• It can create a serious and somber tone by presenting facts.

• It can create a humorous or silly tone by exaggerating or mocking its subject.

• It can have no effect on tone whatsoever.

• It can only create a neutral tone without any emotional impact.

What does it mean to create a mood in a story?

• Creating a mood involves establishing an emotional atmosphere that influences how the reader feels while reading.

• Creating a mood is about using complex vocabulary to impress the reader.

• Creating a mood means writing in a way that confuses the reader.

• Creating a mood involves summarizing the plot in a few sentences.