40 Questions
What is the tone of a written work primarily expressed through?
Word choice
What does the word 'endow' mean in the poem?
to give someone something for free
What is the term for the feeling the reader gets when reading a text?
Mood
In the poem 'Ellis Park' by Helen Hoyt, the speaker's tone can be described as?
Appreciative
What is the speaker's tone in the poem?
somber and reflective
What can the tone of a text be?
Business-oriented, sarcastic, or bitter
What is the mood of the first paragraph about Trey?
gloomy
How does the author create the mood in the first paragraph?
through the description of the setting
How do you determine the tone of a narrator if you can't hear them?
By their word choice
What does the tone of a text provide besides the literal meaning of the words?
Information beyond just the word meanings
What is the mood of the second paragraph about Brett?
tense
In the dialogue 'They plan to kill General Washington.', what is the tone of the speaker?
Serious
What is the mood of the first paragraph?
Despairing
What contributes to the mood of the second paragraph?
the sound of the clock
What does the mood of a story usually concern?
the reader's feelings
What is the author's attitude or feeling towards the writing and the reader?
Tone
What is the mood of the second paragraph?
Peaceful
What is the purpose of creating a mood in a story?
to make the reader feel a certain way
What is the mood of the third paragraph?
Happy
What is the mood of the fourth paragraph?
Cautious
How is Duncan feeling in the first paragraph?
Disappointed
What is Farmer Dave doing in the second paragraph?
Getting ready for work
What does Thomas's mom give him in the third paragraph?
A hug
What is Stanton carrying in the fourth paragraph?
A message and a crossbow
What is the tone of the first paragraph?
Serious and suspenseful
What is the mood of the second paragraph?
Humorous and playful
What is the mood of the third paragraph?
Tense and suspenseful
What is the tone of the fourth paragraph?
Loving and sentimental
What is the author's purpose in the first paragraph?
To create a sense of suspense
What is the author's purpose in the second paragraph?
To create a sense of humor
What is the author's purpose in the third paragraph?
To create a sense of tension
What is the author's purpose in the fourth paragraph?
To create a sense of love and appreciation
What determines the tone of a written work?
The writer's attitude
What is mood in a written work?
The feeling the reader gets when reading a text
What can tone be in a written work?
Impassioned, hard, critical, contemptuous, etc.
What is necessary to create mood in a written work?
A combination of literary elements
What is the purpose of creating a mood in a story?
To engage the reader emotionally
What is the tone of the sentence 'Well then. See ya.'?
Casual
What is the tone of the sentence 'I'm afraid I must be going.'?
Formal
Can a written work have both mood and tone?
Yes, they are interconnected
Study Notes
Tone and Mood
- Tone is the attitude that a writer takes towards what they are writing.
- Tone is expressed through word choice.
- Tone gives you information that is beyond just the meaning of the words.
- Examples of tone words: anxious, jealous, bitter, playful, etc.
Mood
- Mood is the feeling or atmosphere of a written work.
- Writers create mood through setting, dialogue, characters, etc.
- Mood can be positive or negative.
- Examples of mood words: hopeful, gloomy, violent, peaceful, etc.
Key Differences between Tone and Mood
- Tone is the attitude of the writer, while mood is the feeling of the reader.
- Tone is expressed through the writer's words, while mood is created through the writer's use of setting, dialogue, characters, etc.
Examples of Tone and Mood in Context
- In the poem "Ellis Park", the tone is somber and the mood is melancholy.
- In the paragraph about Trey looking out the window, the tone is serious and the mood is gloomy.
- In the paragraph about Kiki the Cat, the tone is playful and the mood is humorous.
Exercise A
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- tone
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- mood
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- c) serious
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Exercise B
- True or False answers:
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- True
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- False
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- True
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- False
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- True
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- False
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Understand the difference between tone and mood in literary analysis. Learn how to infer tone from word choice and identify its impact on the reader.
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