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M agnanimous S ardonic A crimonious S ympathethic D ispassionate G randiloquent P rovincial S crupulous D roll D isingenuous E mphatic S upercilious attitude S peak succinctly Terms A naphora H yper. a. nd how to discuss them meaningfully . PowerPoint modified from originals at . http://parkrose.orvsd.org/. , Hill’s 2007 . AP Lit Diction Guide, and . http://exchange.guhsd.net/details.php?object_id=370. TONE. . Tone . is defined as the writer's or speaker's attitude toward the subject and the audience. Understanding tone in prose and poetry can be challenging because the reader doesn't have voice inflection to obscure or to carry meaning. Thus, an appreciation of word choice, details, imagery, and language all contribute to the understanding of tone. To misinterpret tone is to misinterpret meaning. . How authors spice it up!!!. Mood, Tone, and Style. Think of a story as a homemade meal. The basic ingredients – plot, characters, setting, and theme – need some spice, a unique flavor. . Authors can add this flavor by creating certain moods and by using a certain attitude or tone to deliver the message.. Exercise. I’ll need a volunteer … . Read the line at the top of the slide with a variety of meanings . “. I Love You. ”. Affectionately. “. I Love You. ”. Questioningly. “. I Love You. ”. This is attitude. IF AN EGG IS BROKEN BY AN OUTSIDE FORCE..A LIFE ENDS. . IF AN EGG BREAKS FROM WITHIN...... .LIFE BEGINS. . GREAT THINGS ALWAYS BEGIN FROM WITHIN . . . This is attitude . IT'S BETTER TO LOSE YOUR EGO TO THE ONE YOU LOVE. . Before the bell rings. , . 1. Remove all items from your desk except paper and. 2. A blue/black pen.. P2 & 6 Agenda:. Complete a . Life of . Pi . comparative essay: You . are writing an argument, so you must provide examples from the text supporting your analysis. . What is Mood?. How are Tone and Mood Effective in Writing?. WHAT IS MOOD?. Mood is the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. . It is the feeling the reader gets from reading those words. . What is the tone? Mood?. Tone and Mood. What is the tone? Mood?. Tone and Mood. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. What is the tone? Mood?. author’s attitude toward the writing . (his characters, the situation) and the readers. A work of writing can have more than one tone. An example of tone could be both serious and humorous. Tone is set by the setting, choice of vocabulary and other details. . author’s attitude toward the writing . (his characters, the situation) and the readers. A work of writing can have more than one tone. An example of tone could be both serious and humorous. Tone is set by the setting, choice of vocabulary and other details. . Tone vs. Mood Tone Tone: The writer’s attitude towards the subject of the piece, the audience, and self. Also known as, the way feelings are expressed. Conveyed through the use of: Diction (the words that the author uses in his/her writing) Mood/Tone MOOD MOOD is the overall feelings or emotions that are created IN THE READER . -The “power of the pen” can move mountains. Authors “move” their readers’ moods through their Thursday, May 2. Discussion – chapters 26-30. Mood and tone-notes and little book. Finish Reading the novel for Test on Wednesday (literary terms, types of characters, conflict, mood and tone). Stuff you should know. Mimms AP Literature and Composition What tone is being used? On the AP exam, you will be asked to identify the tone or at