Tone and Mood in Literature

These flashcards cover key concepts, vocabulary terms, and structures related to tone, mood, and literary forms.

Tone

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.

Positive Tone Words

Words reflecting positive or appreciative attitudes, such as admiring, cheerful, and sincere.

Neutral Tone Words

Words indicating an objective or analytical attitude, such as detached and informative.

Negative Tone Words

Words that convey a critical or harsh attitude, such as angry, cynical, and disapproving.

Mood

The feeling created in the reader.

Positive Mood Words

Words that evoke happiness or uplift, such as joyful, hopeful, and comforting.

Sad Mood Words

Words that create feelings of sadness or gloom, like melancholy and mournful.

Tense Mood Words

Words that evoke anxiety or suspense, such as anxious and threatening.

Complex Mood Words

Words that suggest intricate feelings like ambivalent or contemplative.

Humorous Mood Words

Words that convey playfulness or amusement, such as comic and witty.

Theme

The main message or lesson explored in a literary work.

Tone Comparison

Examining the emotional attitude of the writer, whether positive, negative, serious, or humorous.

Mood Comparison

Analyzing the emotional effect on the audience, such as tension versus comfort or sadness versus hope.

Character Development

The growth or change in characters' personality traits, motivations, and goals.

Setting

The time period and location that influence events in a narrative.

Plot Structure

The sequence of events in a story, including conflict type and resolution.

Language and Style

The choice of words and writing style, which can be formal or informal.

Literary Devices

Techniques used by authors such as symbolism, irony, and foreshadowing.

Perspective

The point of view from which a story is told, such as first person or third person.

Purpose

The intended message or lesson the writer wants to convey to the reader.

Formal Letter

A structured letter that includes sender’s address, date, receiver’s address, and closing.

Formal Email Structure

A structured email format including subject line, salutation, and main content.

Blog Post Structure

The format of a blog post, including title, introduction, and body paragraphs.

Speech Structure

A structured format for speeches, including greeting, main points, and conclusion.

Podcast Script Elements

Key components of a podcast script including title, introduction, and discussion segments.

Review Structure

The format of a review including title, evaluation, and personal opinion.

Article Structure

An informative article format that incorporates a headline, introduction, and body paragraphs.

Opinion Column Structure

An editorial format that includes title, introduction, arguments, and conclusion.

Memoir Structure

A personal narrative format, recounting experiences and reflections.

Internal Monologue Structure

A character’s thoughts written in first person, conveying emotions and reflections.

Playscript Formatting

The format for stage scripts, including character names and dialogue.

Filmscript Elements

The format for screenplays, including action descriptions and character dialogue.

Descriptive Writing Focus

Writing that emphasizes sensory descriptions and vividly creates atmosphere.