tone and mood
This literary term means the author’s attitude toward a subject.
What is tone?
Comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as” is called this.
What is a simile?
Repeating beginning consonant sounds in nearby words is called this.
What is alliteration?
The lesson or message about life in a story is called this.
What is theme?
A text that mainly uses facts instead of opinions is usually written from this type of point of view.
What is objective point of view?
Words like “soft,” “gentle,” and “peaceful” create this kind of tone.
What is a tender tone?
Calling hippos “gray lawnmowers” is an example of this figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
“A single song” is an example of this poetic sound device.
What is alliteration?
The main point an informational text teaches readers is called this.
What is central idea?
If an author wants to inform readers, the text will usually include facts, explanations, and this.
What is evidence?
A lighthearted mood is often created through humor, playful comparisons, or these vivid descriptive details.
What is imagery?
This type of figurative language gives human qualities to nonhuman things.
What is personification?
Repeating sounds or words in poetry often helps create this.
What is rhythm?
“Even through suffering, beauty is worth creating” is an example of this literary element.
What is a theme?
A statement becomes subjective when it includes personal feelings, opinions, or this.
What is judgment?
If a story feels dark, suspenseful, or scary, readers are experiencing this literary element.
What is mood?
Writers use figurative language mainly to create stronger meaning and clearer this.
What is imagery?
A poet repeats the word “as” several times to make lines flow smoothly. This repetition creates a pleasing what?
What is rhythm?
Themes are usually not directly stated, so readers must do this to figure them out.
What is infer?
Citations and sources in nonfiction writing help increase this.
What is credibility?
Tone and mood are different because tone belongs to the author, while mood belongs to this.
What is the reader?
“Life is a roller coaster” is an example of this figurative comparison.
What is a metaphor?
Poetry often uses imagery and sound devices to help readers imagine sights, sounds, and these other sensory details.
What are feelings or experiences?
A universal theme is a message that applies to this.
What are all people or humanity?
The author’s purpose to persuade means the author wants readers to do this.
What is agree with an opinion or take action?