Mood & Tone with EAP

Front

What is tone in literature?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience in a piece of writing.

Front

What is mood in literature?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a word that conveys a somber mood.

Back

Examples include 'gloomy', 'sad', or 'melancholy'.

Front

How can tone and mood differ in a text?

Back

Tone can be serious while the mood can be light-hearted, or vice versa.

Front

What tone is conveyed by the phrase 'Tell me everything you know'?

Back

The tone is serious.

Front

What are some words that indicate a positive mood?

Back

Examples include 'joyful', 'excited', and 'cheerful'.

Front

What does it mean if a text has an excited tone?

Back

It means the author expresses enthusiasm or eagerness about the subject.

Front

Can mood be created through word choice?

Back

Yes, specific word choices can evoke certain feelings in the reader.

Front

What is the difference between the author's tone and the reader's mood?

Back

The author's tone is the attitude expressed in the writing, while the reader's mood is the emotional response to that writing.

Front

What tone is suggested by the phrase 'Wow! That car can almost fly!'?

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The tone is excited.