Theme Tone Mood Symbolism and Imagery

The MESSAGE about life or human nature that the author wants you - the reader or listener - to understand is called theme. 

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• false

A theme can be written as one or two words.

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A skull and cross bone often symbolizes danger.

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What is language that describes something that can be seen, heard, touched, tasted or smelled (five senses)?

• imagery 
• plot
• conflict
• point of view

What is the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for a reader? 

• tone 
• mood
• foreshadowing 
• theme

Because of what it means to the character or reader, can setting be connected to the theme?

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What is an ordinary object, event, person, or animal which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance? 

• setting 
• theme 
• symbol 

What is the speaker's or the author's attitude toward his subject called?

• tone 
• mood
• point of view 

"One should treat others the way you want to be treated" is a common theme. 

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What is the MOOD of this passage?
Darkness descended upon the town. It's sleepy warmth blanketed each house. The twinkly glow of overhead stars lit the pathways that connected each neighborhood to the next. 

• amused
• flirty
• enraged
• calm