What is "mood"?
the same as tone - the feeling of the author
the feeling the reader experiences - the atmosphere of the text
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Mood refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere that a text evokes in the reader. It is the emotional response or impression that the reader experiences while reading a piece of literature. Mood is often described by using adjectives such as dark, suspenseful, peaceful, or whimsical to convey the specific atmosphere or emotional tone of the text. While similar to tone, which refers to the author's attitude towards the subject matter, mood is more focused on the reader's emotional experience.