Shifts are significant changes in tone, mood, point of view, or other elements within a literary work that indicate a shift in meaning or direction.
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Tone: Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject matter or audience. It sets the overall mood and atmosphere of the literary work.
Point of View (POV): Point of view determines who tells the story and from whose perspective it is told. It influences how readers perceive events and characters.
Mood: Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a literary work. It evokes specific feelings in readers through descriptions, settings, and language choices.