MOOD
Mood is related to tone. The term “mood” is most often used in association with setting. Think of mood
as the emotional quality of the setting.
While there is most likely a prominent or dominant tone in a passage, be aware of
tone shifts. If the tone changes suddenly, it can signal an epiphany or some change
in a speaker or character’s thinking. Tone shifts are critical markers in a passage.See the end of this chapter for a comprehensive list of words to use when describing tone and mood.