Mood
What is mood?
The feeling the reader gets from the writing.
What is tone?
Tells the reader the author's attitude about a topic
What is suspense?
A state or feeling of uncertainty about what may happen next.
What is another word for an auxiliary verb?
Why can tone shape mood?
An author's attitude toward a subject can influence how a reader feels about a story.
Make sure your tone is ___________ for your audience.
appropriate
What questions might you ask yourself if there is suspense in a story?
I want to know, but I have to wait?
Plural possessive means an object belongs to how many people?
Multiple
Authors express mood through these three things:
- Setting
- Imagery
- Tone
Authors express tone through these three things.
- word choice
- punctuation
- style
What are some characteristics of suspense?
On edge, wide eyes, fast breath, heart pounding, fidgeting, leaning forward, knees shaking, etc.
What is an indirect object?
A noun referring to someone or something that is affected by the action (the verb)
List 5 neutral mood words.
Average, common, balanced, plain, steady, indifferent, composed, etc.
List 5 Positive Tone Words
What piece of plot would you generally see suspense at?
Building up to the climax!
What is a direct object?
A noun phrase that is the recipient of the action (the verb)
List five positive mood words.
Joyful, peaceful, friendly, inspiring, bright, grateful, affectionate, confident, etc.
Angry, confused, critical, fearful, frustrated, bitter, hostile, disapproving, etc.
What does suspense add to a story?
Tension, engagement, excitement, etc.
What is an antecedent?
The word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to in a sentence.