Crafting Atmosphere: Setting the Scene in Literature

The video tutorial explores the concept of atmosphere in literature, using examples from haunted mansion scenes in movies and classic literature like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Jean Stratton Porter's A Girl of the Limberlost. It distinguishes between atmosphere and mood, emphasizing how atmosphere sets the scene's feeling, while mood relates to the reader's emotions. The tutorial concludes with review questions to reinforce understanding of atmosphere as a literary element.

What is the primary purpose of using atmospheric elements in haunted mansion scenes?

• To make the setting feel romantic

• To create a sense of adventure

• To evoke a spooky and creepy feeling

• To depict a historical setting

Which literary element describes the feeling of a setting within a story?

• Sublimity

• Plot

• Protagonist

• Atmosphere

How does mood differ from atmosphere in literature?

• Mood is about the setting, atmosphere is about the plot

• Mood is the reader's emotional response, atmosphere is the setting's feeling

• Mood is the writer's style, atmosphere is the character's emotions

• Mood and atmosphere are the same

In 'Frankenstein', what atmospheric elements are used when the monster is brought to life?

• A dreary night, rain, and dim light

• A bustling city and bright lights

• A quiet forest and birds singing

• A sunny day and cheerful music

What is the atmosphere like in the scene from 'A Girl of the Limberlost'?

• Chaotic and noisy

• Magical and lovely

• Cold and unwelcoming

• Dark and foreboding

Which of the following story types can use atmosphere as a literary element?

• Only horror stories

• Only romance novels

• Only sports stories

• All types of stories

What literary element is used to create a feeling about a place in a story?

• Characterization

• Dialogue

• Theme

• Atmosphere