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EXPLORE THE MOOD
Mood is the feeling you get from reading a piece of writing. Another way to describe mood is
atmosphere. When you walk into a place, it has an atmosphere that makes you feel a certain way,
when you walk into" a story, it too has an atmosphere that creates a feeling. Writers create mood
through word choice, imagery, dialogue, setting, and plot.
Let's explore how author Kristin Lewis creates mood
in her story "The Nothing."
Directions:
1
Reread the story.
2.
Think of a few words that describe the mood. (In other words, what kind of feelings did you get while
reading the story? What was the atmosphere like?) Write your mood words in the box below.