Tone vs Mood Practice

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What is MOOD in literature?

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The overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature; heavily influenced by the setting; reader-centered.

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What is TONE in literature?

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The attitude a writer takes towards the subject or the reader; writer-centered.

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Identify the MOOD of this passage: 'Wow! That has to be the tallest roller coaster I have ever seen. I cannot wait to get in line and ride it! Let’s go!'

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Eager.

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Identify the MOOD of this passage: 'Len tiptoed down the dark hall, conscious of the squeaky board he knew was there. He could hear someone talking downstairs and hoped they wouldn’t hear his footsteps or his breathing, which seemed to be thunderously loud.'

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Nervous.

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Identify the TONE of this passage: 'As soon as we walked in the door, we felt at home. The hostess rushed to the door to greet us and quickly introduced us to several other people who were open and welcoming. By the end of the day we’d made plans to play golf with one couple and to visit another couple later in the week for another party. What a great neighborhood this is!'

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Friendly.

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How does setting influence MOOD?

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Setting can create an atmosphere that evokes specific feelings in the reader, such as joy, fear, or sadness.

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What is an example of a word that describes MOOD?

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Eager.

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What is an example of a word that describes TONE?

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Friendly.

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How can a writer convey TONE in their writing?

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Through word choice, sentence structure, and the details they include.

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What is the difference between MOOD and TONE?

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MOOD is the feeling a reader gets from a text, while TONE is the author's attitude toward the subject.