Tone
What is tone?
The author’s attitude or feeling
What is language in literature?
The words and style used to tell a story
What is symbolism?
Using objects to represent deeper meanings
What is a theme?
The main message or idea of a story
What tone is cheerful and funny?
Humorous / Lighthearted
What type of language helps readers picture scenes?
Descriptive language
What does a heart usually symbolize?
Love
Is theme the same as a summary?
No
A story that feels tense and keeps you on edge has what tone?
Suspenseful
What kind of language is casual and used in everyday speech?
Informal language
In The Matrix, what does the red pill represent?
Truth / reality
What is a common theme in many stories?
Good vs Evil (or Love, Survival, blah blah
In The Dark Knight, what tone is mostly used?
Dark / Serious
Why do authors choose specific words carefully?
To create mood, imagery, and meaning
Why do authors use symbolism?
To add deeper meaning to a story
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes
How does tone affect the audience’s experience?
It shapes how the audience feels about the story
How can language change the tone of a story?
Different word choices can make a story feel happy, serious, scary, and so on.
How can one symbol have different meanings in different stories?
Because meaning depends on context and interpretation
Why is theme important in literature?
It connects the story to real-life ideas and lessons