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Theme, Tone, & Mood. Monthly Book Review. Theme. The message or meaning of the story. This can be directly stated or inferred. In a fable this is the moral or lesson of the story. In fiction this is a view on life and how people behave. Theme.
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Theme, Tone, & Mood Monthly Book Review
Theme • The message or meaning of the story. • This can be directly stated or inferred. • In a fable this is the moral or lesson of the story. • In fiction this is a view on life and how people behave.
Theme • Theme is different than the subject the author writes about. • Theme expresses some opinion on that topic. • Example: Subject: War Theme: War is useless.
Theme • Theme can be expressed through how the author makes us feel. When they share the feelings of the character they share what the character is thinking as well.
Theme • Themes are presented in thoughts and conversations. Look for thoughts that are repeated throughout the story. • Think about what does the main character(s) learn throughout the story.
Theme • Actions and events can suggest theme. Think about what actions say.
Tone • The author’s attitude toward the subject. • Some possible attitudes are pessimism, optimism, seriousness, bitterness, humor, joy. • An author’s tone is shown through word choice and details.
Mood • The mood is the feeling in the story. • The choice of setting, objects, details, images, and words contribute to creating the mood.