R.L. 10.4 Tone/Mood
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Elizabeth Yarrington
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R.L. 10.4 Tone/Mood
RL/RI 10.4 “Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone”
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Standard Vocabulary
Connotation: gives the reader or listener a distinct impression or feeling, calling on emotion rather than fact.
Denotation: the literal meaning of the word (dictionary definition)
Diction: word choice
Tone: how the author feels about the subject
Mood: how the author wants you the reader to feel
Figurative: not literal; implied
Positive- good
Negative- bad
Neutral- neither good or bad
Objective- no opinion
Biased- leaning one way
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Denotation
What the author literally means. The literal meaning- nothing implied.
“The family sat together in front of a warm fire.”
The denotative (dictionary definition/literal interpretation) of warm = nearly hot
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Connotation
The implied meaning behind a word. All the meanings, associations, or emotions that have come to be attached to some words, in addition to their literal dictionary definition.
“The family sat together in front of a warm fire.”
The connotative or figurative interpretation of warm = comforting; friendly (mood/tone)
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Connotation
Diction creates TONE.
The tone is how the author feels about the topic. It's how they are portraying the topic.
Tone and diction can reveal hidden opinions, attitudes, or judgments about a topic.
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Multiple Choice
The bossy little girl told everyone to "get into their places" before the play.
How does the author likely feel about the little girl?
He loves her and respects her.
He is annoyed by her demanding nature.
He thinks that she is responsible and a great leader.
He thinks that she should grow up.
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Connotation
Connotation can be more nuanced
(varying levels) than just "positive" and "negative".
Mrs. Darcy knows the answers to questions
no one else can answer.
Informed--neutral
Confident--positive
Conceited--negative
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Connotation
Notice how connotation changes and denotation is similar.
Is saying someone is "pleased about going to Disney World" the same as: "She was exuberant when I told her we were going to Disney World"?
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Poll
Which picture best describes exuberant?
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Poll
What color might represent a triumphant tone? (Think about color symbolism)
Red
White
Yellow
Pink
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Multiple Choice
Which word portrays a tone of criticism?
lazy
relaxed
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Multiple Choice
Which creates a feeling of pleasure while eating?
Juicy
Greasy
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Multiple Choice
Which word creates a sympathetic tone?
Victim
Loser
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Mood
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Mood
The mood is how the author wants you to feel as you read.
You can look at:
- the author's word choice
- the setting
Mood relies heavily on setting.
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Poll
What is likely the mood being created here?
Joyous
uncomfortable
threatening/tense
flirty
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Multiple Choice
Jenny was so sure that her science project would win first place. When the announcer proclaimed Amy the winner, Jenny’s stomach dropped. She quietly gathered her materials and exited the cafeteria so that no one would see her cry.
For the reader, the selection creates a mood of ______________.
triumph
disappointment
passion
fear
h
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Multiple Choice
Animal Farm by George Orwell
A little way down the pasture there was a knoll that commanded a view of most of the farm. The animals rushed to the top of it and gazed round them in the clear morning light. Yes, it was theirs—everything that they could see was theirs! In the ecstasy of that thought they gamboled round and round, they hurled themselves into the air in great leaps of excitement. They rolled in the dew, they cropped mouthfuls of the sweet summer grass, they kicked up clods of the black earth and snuffed its rich scent. It was as though they had never seen these things before, and even now they could hardly believe that it was all their own.
What is the mood of the passage?
boring
despair
triumphant
silly
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Open Ended
Animal Farm by George Orwell
A little way down the pasture there was a knoll that commanded a view of most of the farm. The animals rushed to the top of it and gazed round them in the clear morning light. Yes, it was theirs—everything that they could see was theirs! In the ecstasy of that thought they gamboled round and round, they hurled themselves into the air in great leaps of excitement. They rolled in the dew, they cropped mouthfuls of the sweet summer grass, they kicked up clods of the black earth and snuffed its rich scent. It was as though they had never seen these things before, and even now they could hardly believe that it was all their own.
What evidence supports the mood? (you can select a few words- no sentences necessary)
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https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/tone-and-mood/video/
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Review
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
A whimsical tone might be...
positive
negative
neu
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Multiple Choice
An objective tone might be..
positive
negative
neutral
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Poll
Which of these words has the strongest connotation?
mob
gang
group
crowd
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Open Ended
What is the difference between mood and tone?
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Poll
I can organize tone words according to their severity.
R.L. 10.4 Tone/Mood
RL/RI 10.4 “Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone”
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