Tone and Mood Flashcard

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What is 'mood' in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a text.

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What is 'tone' in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is the difference between 'mood' and 'tone'?

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Mood refers to the emotional response of the reader, while tone refers to the author's attitude.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meanings of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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How can word choice affect mood?

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Word choice can create specific feelings in the reader, influencing the overall mood of the text.

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What mood is created by a description of a peaceful garden?

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A peaceful garden typically creates a calm and serene mood.

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What mood is conveyed by a scene of a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm often conveys a mood of tension or fear.

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How can dialogue reveal tone?

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Dialogue can reveal tone through the choice of words, punctuation, and the emotions expressed by the characters.

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What tone is suggested by the phrase 'I can't believe you did that!' said in an angry voice?

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The tone suggested is irritated or angry.