Tone Tone The tone of a piece of

Tone

Tone • The tone of a piece of literature is the speaker's or narrator's attitude towards the subject.

• Tone may be formal, intimate, solemn, somber, playful, serious, ironic, condescending, or many other possible attitudes.

• Not to be confused with Mood. • - the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader.

Mood

Mood literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.

Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers. Mood is developed in a literary piece through various methods. It can be developed through setting, theme, tone and diction.

For example, if the writing is about a lazy moving river with a gentle breeze blowing over, then the mood is _____?

Peaceful, calm, etc.

Setting

includes the historical moment in time and geographic location in which a story takes place The backdrop

Historical – what was going on during this time period (war, kings, future, etc. ) Culture plays a part here

Geography – where in the world is this located (is this in the South, overseas, under the sea, etc. )

In some stories the setting becomes a character itself. Periods of history that contain social phenomena such as the Great Depression or The Civil Rights era lend to the setting being an obstacle for characters.

The passage of time can be a part of the setting that influences the story.

What do we have here?

Plot – the series of events that make up a story Climax Rising Action Exposition Falling Action Resolution

Plot Exposition Introduces the characters and the setting.

Plot Rising Action Builds suspense and raises questions

When a story begins at this point it is known as In Medias Res. A flashback must be used to explain prior events. Plot Climax Moment of highest tension and suspense The point where the character goes through a change

Plot Falling Action Conflict is resolved, story ends

Plot Resolution Story lines are tied up Also called the denouement

Conflict

�This is the problem in the story that hinders the character from reaching his or her goal. �This is also responsible for the plot of a story moving forward.

Character vs. character �Ex. 2 people in a boxing match

Character vs. Nature �Ex. A storm preventing the boxer from getting to the arena.

Character vs. Self �Ex. The boxer wanting to quit because he feels he is not good enough.

Character vs. Society �Ex. The boxer pushing on even though the boxing community thinks his career is over.

Character vs. Destiny �Ex. The boxer continues to fight because he knows it is his destiny to win the belt.