1. Setting: The way a setting is described greatly affects the mood.

Authors often use foreshadowing in their descriptions. The use

of motifs also creates a mood.
2. Style : Our style is the way we use words to tell a story. The way we
choose words, the way we structure sentences, and
use tenses and figurative language describes our writing style.
3. Viewpoint: Choosing first, second, or third person viewpoint will
affect the mood of a work.
4. Tone: Tone conveys an attitude towards a topic. It is expressed by
our word choices, sentence lengths and use of punctuation. If we use
a compassionate tone, our readers may feel sympathetic or
empathetic. If we use a depressing tone, our readers will feel sad.
5. Genre: The genre also affects the mood. A light-hearted romance
should make you feel happy. A literary thriller should make you feel
unsettled.
In 9 Literary Terms You Need To Know I said: ‘The author creates the mood
through his or her style and tone. The way the author describes a setting is
important to the atmosphere. The overarching feeling and atmosphere the
reader experiences is the mood o