atmosphere

=**Atmosphere**=

__Definition:__ The emotional mood created by the entirety of literary work, established partly by the setting and partly by the author’s choice of objects that are described. Even such elements as a description of weather can contribute to the atmosphere. Frequently, atmosphere foreshadows events. See **mood.**

__Examples:__ 1. A cool and peaceful night. -This picture has a relaxing atmosphere. http://www.d.umn.edu/~mharvey/journalmood.html

2. A gloomy night. -This picture gives the feeling that something scary might happen. http://static.flickr.com/58/220931420_fab626cc9a.jpg

3. A bright and sunny day. -The picture gives the feeling that everything is good. http://www.danheller.com/images/Tropics/Palau/Kayak/kayak-storm-1-big.jpg