ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

GOTHIC LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the tone of the story?
A
Dark/thought provoking
B
Enlightened/Enthusiastic
C
Sarcastic
D
Rainbows and sunshine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tone in literature refers to the author’s attitude toward a certain topic. Through specific word choice, the author reveals their feelings and opinions to the reader, conveying the author’s intentions behind the text. The tone of a story is always described using an adjective.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mood is the atmosphere of the story, and the tone is the author’s attitude towards the topic. We can identify both by looking at the setting, characters, details, and word choices. By doing so, it will help us find meaning in the story or passage and help us feel more connected to the writing.

Detailed explanation-3: -While tone signifies an author’s point of view, the mood of a piece of writing is the atmosphere of a piece and the overall feeling it conveys to the reader.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is tone? The tone used in writing refers to the feeling the words invoke in the reader. A written piece might have a positive or uplifting tone, or the tone might feel sad or tense. When you write, your mood at that time might have an impact on the overall tone of your piece.

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