What is mood in literature?

A. the central idea an author is trying to convey in a peice of literature
B. the point of view from which a story is told
C. where and when a story takes place
D. the underlying emotion in a peice of literature

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D. the underlying emotion in a piece of literature

In literature, mood refers to the emotional atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader. It is the feeling that is evoked by the author's use of language, setting, and tone.