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English Language Arts · Grades 3–4

Mood

noun

The emotional feeling or atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

Example Sentences

"The dark, stormy setting created a suspenseful mood."

"The author's word choices helped establish a cheerful mood in the story."

Synonyms & Related Terms

atmospheretonefeeling

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