Mood - Tone - Voice

Question 1

Mood

Answer 1

The emotional atmosphere created by a literary work. It’s the feeling the reader
experiences through the setting, description, and events.

Question 2

Tone

Answer 2

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and
style.

Question 3

Voice

Answer 3

The distinctive style or personality of the author or narrator that comes through in their
writing.

Question 4

Diction

Answer 4

The specific word choices made by the author. Diction can be formal, informal,
colloquial, etc., and it shapes tone and mood.

Question 5

Direct Characterization

Answer 5

The author tells the reader explicitly what the character is like
(e.g., descriptions of personality, appearance, or feelings).

Question 6

Indirect Characterization

Answer 6

The author shows the character’s personality through their
actions, words, thoughts, appearance, and how others react to them.