Atmosphere and Mood

The "mood" of a text is:

• How the author feels inside

• The feeling or atmosphere created by the text

• The feelings of the character

• The feeling of the animals in the story

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Which of these do authors use to create the mood?

• Word Choice

• Setting

• dialogue

• Imagery

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Imagery is language that appeals to the

• Soul

• Brain

• Five Senses

• Author

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How does imagery create mood?

• By helping the reader see, touch, smell, the atmosphere of the story

• By describing how the character feels

• By providing dialogue

• By giving the main idea

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Read the passage and identify the mood:

The wind howled like a wolf, the thunder rolled, and the lightning drew zigzag lines across the sky. With the sights and sounds of the thunderstorm cloaking his room, Charlie awoke from his night’s sleep. As he peeked out from under the covers, a dark, shifting shadow appeared on the wall of his room.

For the reader, the selection creates a mood of ____________.

peace fear safety humor

• Peace

• Fear

• Safety

• Humor

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The pioneer family members piled into the wagon and left behind the safety and security in the East. They had cut the lifeline that connected them to all the things that were near and dear. As they traveled to the new land out west, Grandfather held the family together. He hunted when they were hungry, found water when they were thirsty, and protected them against the dangers that lurked all around them.

For the reader, the selection creates a mood of ________________.

• confidence

• insecurity

• failure

• distrust

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. Jenny was so sure that her science project would win first place. When the announcer proclaimed Amy the winner, Jenny’s stomach dropped. She quietly gathered her materials and exited the cafeteria so that no one would see her cry.

For the reader, the selection creates a mood of ______________.

• Passion

• Positivity

• Disappointment

• Fear

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One of the ways we can improve life on planet Earth is to use more solar energy. The sun’s solar power is a cleaner form of energy than fossil fuels, such as coal and petroleum. If our sights are firmly fixed on using solar energy, Earth’s pollution will decrease. The atmosphere will be clearer, global warming will slow down, and fewer animals will lose their habitats as people search for new oil supplies. Definitely, solar energy is a ray of sunshine for our planet.

For the reader, the selection creates a mood of ______________.

• Destruction

• Failure

• Optimism

• Negativity

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Rate your level of understanding of identifying mood in a literary text?

• 5- I could teach the class

• 4- I mostly got it, just might need more practice

• 3- So-so, I know I'll get there soon

• 2- I need much more explanation and practice

• 1- I'm really confused; HELP!

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