Setting Mood

Dear Grandma,
Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school.  I can't wait to wear my new outfit.  I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it.  Thanks again! I love you!
- Mollie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• embarrassed

• appreciative

• calm

• light

Mood

• The atmosphere of the story

• Specific words and phrases that appeal to your five senses

• vivid descriptions that recreate sensory experiences for readers

• Setting will Influence Characters, Create conflict, & Serve as a symbol

The mood of a story is...

• where and when it takes place

• its message, lesson, or moral

• the way it feels (the atmosphere)

Aside from setting, authors also use strong _____ and _____ to create a specific mood in a story.

• word choice

• theme

• plot

• imagery

Explain why the setting is important to the plot of the story?

• The setting introduces the characters of the story.

• The setting describes when and where the story takes place. It also sets the tone.

• The setting describes the problem in the story.

The feeling or atmosphere created by the author's word choice, language, or descriptive details.

• mood

• rhythm

• theme

• assonance

The overall feeling that a work of literature creates for the reader is known as the _____.

• atmosphere

• tone

• mood

• language

True or False:  Setting can add to a story's emotional effect, mood or atmosphere?

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the role of setting in establishing the mood of a story?

• A) It provides the background for the characters.

• B) It dictates the plot of the story.

• C) It creates the emotional atmosphere.

• D) It introduces the main conflict.

In literature, how does an author typically use setting to influence mood?

• A) By describing the physical appearance of characters.

• B) By using vivid imagery and sensory details.

• C) By focusing on dialogue between characters.

• D) By outlining the story's theme.