Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

Word | Definition
Melancholic | A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
Euphoric | Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness
Suspenseful | Causing excitement or anticipation about an uncertain outcome
Nostalgic | A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
Gloomy | Dark or poorly lit, especially to create an atmosphere of depression or desolation
Whimsical | Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Foreboding | A feeling that something bad will happen
Somber | Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
Tense | Making one feel strained or uneasy; causing stress or anxiety
Optimistic | Hopeful and confident about the future

Read through the words describing tone and the explanations.

Q: Dude, we're about to journey into the unknown and I'm all for it.
A: Eager
  Hint: Eager

Q: Honestly, this adventure better be worth it because I'm missing a party for this.
A: Skeptical
  Hint: Skeptical

Q: I've got my snacks, my playlist, and my best buds - this adventure is gonna be lit!
A: Excited
  Hint: Excited

Q: This adventure seems kinda sketch, but hey, YOLO, am I right?
A: Nervous
  Hint: Nervous

Q: I can't believe we're actually doing this, it's like something out of a movie!
A: Amazed
  Hint: Amazed

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Q: What is the tone of a piece of literature?
- The author's attitude toward the subject (correct)
- The main theme of the story

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Q: Which of the following best describes a sarcastic tone?
- Mocking and ironic (correct)
- Sincere and genuine

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Q: How can an author convey a tone of suspense?
- By using short, choppy sentences (correct)
- By using long, descriptive paragraphs

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Q: What effect can the tone of a story have on the reader?
- It can influence the reader's mood and emotional response (correct)
- It has no effect on the reader

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Q: Which of the following best describes a melancholic tone?
- Joyful and uplifting
- Sad and reflective (correct)

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Q: Can the tone of a story change throughout the narrative?
- Yes, it can shift to reflect the development of the story (correct)
- No, it remains consistent

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Q: How can word choice contribute to the tone of a story?
- By being irrelevant to the tone
- By evoking specific emotions and connotations (correct)

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Q: What is the relationship between tone and mood in literature?
- Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the reader's emotional response (correct)
- Tone and mood are the same thing

Essay

Q: Write a short text using three different literary tones: sarcastic, serious, and humorous.
A: It was yet another typical Monday morning. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I was running late for work - again. As I hurried out the door, I couldn't help but think to myself, 'Oh, what a wonderful start to the week!' in the most sarcastic tone imaginable. But as I navigated through the busy city streets, I reminded myself to stay focused and serious. After all, I had an important presentation to give, and I couldn't afford any distractions. But when I finally arrived at the office, I couldn't help but crack a joke about my perpetual tardiness to my colleagues. They laughed, and I felt the tension of the morning melt away. Sometimes, a little humor is all you need to get through the day.
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