mood

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The prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work. Setting, tone, and events can affect the mood. Mood is similar to tone and atmosphere.

"Flow gently, sweet Afton! amang thy green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise; My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream." (Robert Burns, "Sweet Afton")
 * Literary Example:**

In Burns' "Sweet Afton," he creates a soft, gentle mood by using adjectives such as "gently," "murmuring," and "flow." The overall effect on the reader is calming, like a lullaby.

Burns, Robert. "Sweet Afton." __Robert Burns Country__. 1791. 27 Sept. 2007 <[|http://www.robertburns.org/works/340.shtml>.] "Mood." __Your Dictionary__. 27 Sept. 2007 <[|http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/m/m0409800.html>.] "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton (Burns)." __Scottish Music Center__. 27 Sept. 2007 <[|http://www.scottishmusiccentre.com/testdb/education_site/track_32.php>.]
 * Sources:**

MAronson, Period 4