Tone and Mood Flashcard

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's, narrator's, or speaker's attitude toward the subject of the text.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

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How can tone be identified in a text?

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Tone can be identified through word choice, sentence structure, and the overall style of writing.

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What is an example of a joyful tone?

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A joyful tone can be seen in phrases like 'I can't believe how wonderful this day is!'

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What is an example of an excited tone?

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An excited tone can be expressed with exclamations like 'Wow! This is amazing!'

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What does it mean if a tone is described as sarcastic?

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A sarcastic tone often conveys the opposite of what is said, usually in a mocking or ironic way.

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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 tone is conveyed by the phrase 'I guess that's fine'?

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This phrase often conveys a tone of resignation or indifference.

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What is an example of a calm tone?

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A calm tone can be seen in statements like 'Everything will be alright, just take a deep breath.'

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What does it mean if a text has a tense tone?

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A tense tone creates a feeling of anxiety or suspense, often using short, abrupt sentences.