Mood/Tone Flashcard

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What is mood?

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Mood is how the story makes you feel.

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What is setting?

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Setting is the TIME and PLACE in which a story happens.

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What word best describes the tone of a passage that feels suspicious?

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Suspicious is a tone that indicates doubt or mistrust.

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What tone would you use to write a letter to your grandmother?

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A warm and heartfelt tone.

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How is tone determined in a text?

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Tone is determined by descriptions, words, and dialogue.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood is the feeling a reader gets from a story, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

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Give an example of a mood in a story.

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A mood can be joyful, sad, eerie, or tense.

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What is an example of a tone that is formal?

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A formal tone is used in academic writing or official letters.

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What does it mean if a tone is described as 'gloomy'?

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A gloomy tone suggests sadness or a lack of hope.