Mood / Tone
What is Mood
How the reader feels about the book
What is symbolism
A word, phrase, or image that has complex meanings
What is theme?
Moral of the story/life lesson/message or meaning
What makes a great first line?
Something that hooks the reader
what is tone?
how the author is speaking
What is an "Easter egg" in literature
hidden message or image, or secret feature of a work.
Can you have a wrong answer about Theme?
No, as long as you pull evidence to back up your claim
What was the TONE of the Tell Tale Heart?
Agitated/defensive/guilty
She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.
What is the mood of the passage?
Suspenseful/tension/anxious/ etc.
What does the color purple symbolize?
Childhood, magic, creativity
Theme is NOT the:
Subject
A good conclusion always circles back to:
The intro
Authors set the tone by:
A. using strong verbs
B. involving the reader's senses
C. the choice of setting, details, images, and words D. all of the above
D
Does a symbol have to be a physical object?
No, it can be more abstract like a name
How can titles help discover theme?
It can tell you right away what the book is about
What did Edgar Allan Poe's mother, brother, and wife all die from?
Tuberculosis
"They plan to kill General Washington." He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me everything at once."
What is the tone of the dialogue?
Serious/important/urgent etc.
What do the 7 rooms in "Masque of the Red Death" symbolize?
The 7 stages of life
How can looking at conflict determine theme?
Looking at the forces that are against each other can be a social commentary on what is going on in the world
What was ironic about Mrs. Mallard's death in The Story of an Hour?
Everyone thought she died of shock/happiness when she died of shock/sadness