Literary Mood

The emotional atmosphere of a piece – how the reader “feels”

• mood

• motif

• irony

• images

What is the definition of MOOD?

• The feeling of a story.

• Words that sound like what they mean.

• A repetition of the initial consonant sound of words.

• A conversation between two or more characters.

What helps create the mood of the writing?

• sound devices

• figurative language

• imagery

• all of the above

Literary devices help affect the ____________ of the text.

• plot

• story

• climax

• mood

Which literary device is primarily used to establish the mood in a narrative?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Imagery

• D) Hyperbole

In literature, how does the setting influence the mood of a story?

• A) By providing a backdrop for the action

• B) By influencing the characters' decisions

• C) By creating an emotional atmosphere

• D) By determining the plot structure

What is the mood of a story that describes a dark, stormy night with howling winds?

• A) Joyful

• B) Tense

• C) Indifferent

• D) Humorous

Which of the following best describes the mood in a scene where characters are celebrating a victory?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Jubilant

• C) Suspenseful

• D) Anxious

How can an author change the mood of a story?

• A) By altering the point of view

• B) By introducing new characters

• C) By changing the setting

• D) By adding more dialogue

What mood is typically created by the use of bright, vivid imagery?

• A) Gloomy

• B) Cheerful

• C) Mysterious

• D) Solemn