Tone and Mood pre-flashcard

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What is 'mood' in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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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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Does 'mood' focus on the reader or the narrator?

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Mood focuses on the reader.

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What is an example of a word that describes a positive tone?

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Joyful.

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What is an example of a word that describes a negative tone?

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Sarcastic.

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What are 'shades of meaning'?

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Shades of meaning refer to words that are similar in meaning but have different levels of intensity.

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What is 'connotation'?

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Connotation is the implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Which word carries a more positive connotation: 'weird', 'strange', or 'interesting'?

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Interesting.

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What is the difference between 'denotation' and 'connotation'?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional or cultural associations of that word.

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What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

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It means the word carries an unfavorable or unpleasant association.