Tone and Mood Flashcard

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What is the mood of a text?

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Emotions audience feels from a given passage.

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The AUTHOR'S attitude or feelings towards the writing is the ....

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tone

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Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the dialogue: 'Father: We are going to Disney World! Son: Yay!!!!'?

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excited

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What is the tone of a text?

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The author, narrator or speaker's attitude toward the subject.

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What mood is set in the passage: 'The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place.'?

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scared

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Define 'tone' in literature.

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The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter.

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Define 'mood' in literature.

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The atmosphere or emotional setting created by a piece of writing.

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

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Tone can influence how a reader feels about the characters and events, shaping their understanding and emotional response.

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What is an example of a positive tone?

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Joyful, optimistic, or enthusiastic.

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What is an example of a negative tone?

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Sarcastic, critical, or pessimistic.