Question

Read this passage:

The wind laughed as it raced through the farm, stirring up a fury of dust and debris. Dee knew that her aunt and uncle were already in the storm shelter, safe and cozy as kittens as the weather raged around them. With her dog barking enthusiastically at her heels, Dee dashed for the shelter too. Which statement best explains how the word choice supports the mood of the passage?
A. A playful mood is created by the use of the words laughed and dashed.
B. A playful mood is created by the use of the words fury and raged.
C. A sleepy mood is created by the use of the words laughed and dashed.
D. A sleepy mood is created by the use of the words fury and raged.

Answer 1

A. A playful mood is created by the use of the words laughed and dashed.

Answer 2

Answer: A. A playful mood is created by the use of the words laughed and dashed.

Mood is the literary element that creates the atmosphere of a narrative by evoking feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. It is usually created through setting, characters' attitudes, themes and descriptions. The mood in a narrative is intended to affect the reader emotionally and psychologically.