TONE!

tone

• the emotional quality of a piece of writing, conveyed through word choice and style

• the main idea or theme of a piece of writing

• the grammatical structure of a sentence

• the physical setting of a story

sarcasm

• the use of irony to mock or convey contempt

• a form of sincere praise

• a type of humor that is always positive

• a method of direct communication

indignant

• marked by anger aroused by injustice

• feeling happy and content

• showing indifference to problems

• expressing confusion and doubt

mood

• the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels

• a specific type of literary device used to enhance storytelling

• the physical setting of a story that influences character behavior

• the main idea or theme of a literary work

condescension

• a feeling of superiority

• a sense of inferiority

• a state of confusion

• a lack of interest

derisive

• ridiculing, mocking

• supportive, encouraging

• confused, uncertain

• serious, solemn

allusion

• a direct statement about a person or event

• an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work, enriching the text's meaning

• a detailed description of a character's traits

• a summary of a literary work's plot

diction

• the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, affecting tone and clarity

• the grammatical structure of sentences

• the emotional appeal of a text

• the visual elements of a written work

irony

• a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy

• a type of humor that relies on exaggeration

• a situation where the outcome is the opposite of what was expected

• a literary device used to create suspense

wry

• using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

• a type of dance characterized by quick movements

• a term used to describe a loud and cheerful laugh

• a style of painting that emphasizes bright colors