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It's all well and good when you're asked to identify a speaker's tone using his or her body language, facial expression, and pitch and emphasis. Identifying the tone of a written passage is another challenge entirely. Check out an informative presentation that defines related literary terms like tone, mood, theme, and motif.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign groups a pair of terms (symbol/motif, motif/theme, tone/mood) and ask them to prepare a presentation that clarifies the distinction between the two terms
Classroom Considerations
- Instructions should be prepared to offer examples from works the class has studied
Pros
- Includes a list of important tone and mood words
- Examples are clear and succinct
- Makes a clear distinction between tone and mood
Cons
- None