Understanding Tone, Mood, and Purpose in Text

Introduction

• Importance of tone and mood in literature
• Authors portray tone and mood through words, despite the absence of visual or audio cues.

Tone

Definition

• Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
• It reveals the writer's feelings and relationships with the subject matter.

Types of Tone

• Positive Tones:
  • Cheerful
  • Playful
  • Joyful
  • Excited
  • Optimistic
• Negative Tones:
  • Accusatory
  • Bitter
  • Harsh
  • Sarcastic
  • Angry
• Neutral Tones:
  • Formal
  • Serious
  • Informative
  • Humble
  • Sincere
• Sad Tones:
  • Bleak
  • Gloomy
  • Resentful

Examples of Tone

• Example 1:
  • Passage: "I never wanted to see that movie, but my annoying little sister kept pestering me..."
  • Tone: Bitter (clues: annoying, pestering, waste, destroyed)
• Example 2:
  • Passage: "Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably..."
  • Tone: Angry (clues: bursting, screamed, uncontrollably)
• Example 3:
  • Passage: "I guess I'll just go home and sit down on the couch by myself. Sighed Justin."
  • Tone: Depressed (clue: sighed)

Mood

Definition

• Mood refers to the feelings evoked in the reader while experiencing a text.
• It is influenced by the setting and overall atmosphere.

Examples of Mood

• Example 1:
  • Passage: "The door swings open to reveal all of my family members..."
  • Mood: Happy
• Example 2:
  • Passage: "It was dark and gloomy..."
  • Mood: Afraid
• Example 3:
  • Passage: "The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree alone in the middle of the room..."
  • Mood: Sad

Difference Between Tone and Mood

• Tone:
  • Writer-centered
  • Attitude towards the subject or reader
• Mood:
  • Reader-centered
  • Overall feeling or atmosphere created by the writing

Purpose of a Text

Definition

• Author's purpose is their reason or intent for writing.

Types of Purpose

1. To Inform:
   • Provides information or teaches the reader
   • Example: Cultural practices (e.g., respect toward the elderly)
2. To Entertain:
   • Tells a story meant for enjoyment
   • Example: Fantasy adventures or humorous stories
3. To Persuade:
   • Convince the reader to do or believe something
   • Example: Arguments for having pets or following rules

Conclusion

• Understanding tone, mood, and purpose helps in analyzing texts effectively.
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