Identifying Mood and Tone
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Objective
I can identify the mood and tone in a piece of writing.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Tone in writing is conveyed through word choice, and a neutral tone can make writing seem uninteresting.
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Mood is the overall feeling or atmosphere created by the author's words, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.
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An author might use words like dark, cold, and rainy to create a gloomy mood in their writing.
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Practice
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What is the difference between mood and tone in writing?
An author describes a character as 'walking slowly through the dark forest, with shadows creeping all around.' What mood is the author most likely trying to create?
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Exit ticket
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“Read the following sentence: 'The old house stood on a hill, its windows like dark eyes staring out into the night.' What is the mood of this sentence? Explain your answer.”
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