Mood Lesson

The general feeling evoked in a reader by a literary text

The dark clouds gathered ominously over the deserted street, and a cold wind howled through the empty alleys. Even the streetlights flickered as though they were afraid to stay on.

What is the mood?

The sun shone brightly, casting a golden glow over the meadow. Children laughed and ran through the tall grass, their joyful shouts carried on the warm breeze. The flowers swayed gently as if dancing along.

What is the mood?

The room was silent except for the steady ticking of the clock. Papers were scattered across the desk, and the unfinished letter lay in the center, its words smudged as though hastily written in frustration.

What is the mood?

How do you feel about mood in literature?