Tone & Mood
Tone is the author’s __ toward the subject.
What is attitude?
Diction means the author’s __ choices.
what is Word choice?
Characterization is how an author reveals a character’s __.
What is Personality?
Theme is the underlying __ or lesson.
What is message?
Fiction is a made-up story with __, __, and __
Characters, plot, and theme
The overall feeling created in the reader is called __.
What is Mood?
Syntax refers to __ structure.
What is sentence structure?
True or False: Authors only tell us what characters are like directly.
What is false?
Conflict is the central __ in the story.
What is problem?
Nonfiction tells __ stories that inform or explain.
what is true?
Name That Tone:: “I guess you’re always right,” she said, rolling her eyes
What is sarcastic?
Short, choppy sentences often create this effect
What is tension or urgency?
What is it called when the author shows traits through actions instead of telling?
What is indirect characterization?
Name one of the 4 types of conflicts discussed in class
Answer: Character vs. Self, Society, Nature, or Character
True or Fals: Drama is written to be performed
What is true?
This mood is created when the author describes a peaceful beach with soft waves and warm sun.
What is calm?
The word “giggled” creates what kind of tone?
What is playful or joyful?
Direct vs. indirect characterization—what’s the difference?
Direct = author tells traits; Indirect = shown through actions/speech
List the four main parts of plot structure.
Beginning/Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Resolution
Poetry often uses __, and __.
What is Rhythm, and structure?
The difference between tone and mood
Tone = author’s attitude; Mood = reader’s feeling
Long, flowing sentences often create this kind of mood.
what is calm or peaceful?
Define what each letter in the STEAL method stands for in characterization
What is:
Question:
In A Christmas Carol, when Scrooge sees his own grave and begs for a second chance, what part of the plot structure is this?
What is the climax?
This genre includes memoirs, essays, and autobiographies
What is non-fiction