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 atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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Identify the tone in the sentence: 'That waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.'

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The tone is negative, as indicated by the words 'waste' and 'destroyed'.

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Identify the mood in the sentence: 'The people inside the church were massacred. 26 people are currently identified dead with the youngest being just 18 months old.'

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The mood is devastating.

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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 the emotional response of the reader.

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What words can indicate tone?

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Words that express feelings, attitudes, or judgments, such as 'joyful', 'angry', 'sarcastic', etc.

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What words can indicate mood?

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Words that evoke emotions, such as 'gloomy', 'cheerful', 'tense', etc.

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How can you determine the tone of a passage?

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Look for descriptive language, word choice, and the overall context of the writing.

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How can you determine the mood of a passage?

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Consider the setting, imagery, and emotional language used in the text.

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What is an example of a tone that is sarcastic?

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'Oh great, another rainy day. Just what I needed!'