Analyzing Tone and Mood in Fiction

King and Queen of ELA

Summary

This resource is a guide for high school students on how to analyze tone and mood in fiction. It defines both tone, which is the author's attitude towards the story, and mood, which is the emotional atmosphere created for the reader. It then goes on to explain how to identify these two elements using word choice, sentence structure, point of view, imagery, and setting. Finally, it gives suggestions for analyzing these elements in a text and includes a glossary and various exercises for students.

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