what is mood in literature?

a. the central idea an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature
b. where and when a story takes place
c. the underlying emotion in a piece of literature
d. the point of view from which a story is told

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The correct answer is c. the underlying emotion in a piece of literature.

Mood in literature refers to the emotional atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader, which can be influenced by elements such as word choice, setting, and tone.