1. Quarter 2—Real or Imagined?
Literature Introduction

2. Unit Essential Question
How do mood and tone contribute to a reader’s perception of a literary work?
Mood and tone help to stir the reader’s emotions and allow the reader to connect with the content of the literature. Therefore, depending on the mood and tone, readers may question the validity of the information presented by the author as well as critically examine the author’s attitude.

3. To begin, fill in the definition for mood.
Word Map for Mood
On the back of your two-column notes, you will find a word map for “mood.”
To begin, fill in the definition for mood.
The feelings or emotions produced by a literary text; the feelings created in the reader

4. On the right, list some synonyms for “mood.”
Word Map for Mood
On the bottom, fill in some examples of how you might be effected by mood.
Think about movies you have seen, books you have read, scary places, etc.
On the right, list some synonyms for “mood.”

5. Understanding Mood and Tone
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