Style, Diction, Tone & Mood

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to a writer or speaker's attitude toward a subject, character, or audience.

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Which word has a positive connotation: weird, strange, or interesting?

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Interesting carries a more positive connotation.

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What is style in writing?

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Style is the distinctive way a writer uses language, characterized by elements of diction, syntax, imagery, and organization.

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What is slang?

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Slang is informal language that is ever-changing and often particular to a certain group, used to create identity and exclude outsiders.

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What tone is conveyed in the statement: 'I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!'?

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The tone is angry.

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the emotional response of the reader.

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What is imagery in writing?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth and meaning beyond the literal interpretation.