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 elements contribute to the atmosphere in horror stories?

Can you provide an example of how atmosphere is created in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?

In what ways can atmosphere be found in non-horror stories?

Describe the atmosphere in the passage from 'A Girl of the Limberlost'.

What literary element is used by a writer to create a feeling about a setting or place?

How does mood differ from atmosphere in a story?

What is the significance of atmosphere in storytelling?