Tone and Mood Flashcard

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What is 'mood' in literature?

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The atmosphere or emotional setting created by a piece of writing, which evokes feelings in the reader.

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What is 'tone' in literature?

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The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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How can an author create mood in a story?

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By using descriptive language, imagery, and word choice that evoke specific emotions.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional response of the reader.

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What does 'word choice' refer to in writing?

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The specific words an author selects to convey meaning, create tone, and establish mood.

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What is an example of a word that creates a 'scared' mood?

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Terrifying.

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What is an example of a tone that can be described as 'angry'?

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A tone that uses harsh, aggressive language or exclamations.

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What is 'connotation'?

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is 'denotation'?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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How does an author convey tone?

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Through the choice of words, sentence structure, and the overall style of writing.