Engish STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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What term refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere of a story?

Mood
Tone
Symbolism
First person

The correct answer is: Mood

The term that refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere of a story is "mood." Mood encompasses the emotional setting and can evoke specific feelings in the reader, such as happiness, sadness, suspense, or tension. The mood is created through various elements such as the setting, descriptive language, and the actions of characters, which work together to elicit an emotional response from the audience. While tone also deals with emotion, it specifically refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter or the audience, rather than the emotional climate of the narrative itself. Symbolism involves the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, which contribute to themes but do not directly define the atmosphere. First person is a narrative perspective that uses "I" or "we," which affects how the story is told but does not pertain to the feeling or ambiance of the story as a whole.