Tone & Mood

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What is tone in literature?

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

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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How can you identify the tone of a passage?

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Look for descriptive words and phrases that express feelings or attitudes.

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What are examples of words that can indicate a positive tone?

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Joyful, excited, amazing, cheerful.

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What are examples of words that can indicate a negative tone?

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Angry, sad, disappointed, frustrated.

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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 how the reader feels.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central message or insight about life that the author conveys through the story.

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How can you identify the theme of a text?

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Look for recurring ideas, messages, or lessons throughout the text.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Friendship, love, betrayal, or the struggle for power.

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What does it mean when a theme is described as 'hidden'?

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It means the theme is not directly stated and requires interpretation to uncover.