Tone and Mood Assessment

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a text.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter and the audience.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting they are the same in a certain way.

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What tone is conveyed when someone expresses fear in their writing?

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The tone is frightened.

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What mood is created by a joyful and festive description?

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The mood is excited.

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How can you identify the tone of a piece of writing?

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You can identify the tone by looking at the author's word choice, style, and the emotions conveyed in the text.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the emotional response of the reader, while tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence that creates a sad mood.

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The dark clouds loomed overhead as the rain fell softly, echoing the tears of the lonely child.

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What is an example of tone in a letter?

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A letter that expresses excitement about a future event has a cheerful tone.

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What type of mood does a story with a scary setting create?

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A scary setting creates a mood of fear or suspense.