Question

which best defines \mood\ in a poem?
the emotions an author hopes to draw out of readers
the emotions that inspired the author to write the poem
the main idea the author wants to communicate
the repetition of vowel sounds an author uses in a line of poetry

Explanation:

1. The emotional atmosphere created by a poem that evokes specific feelings in the reader is the definition of poetic mood.

• Option 2 describes the author's personal inspiration/emotions (tone, not mood).
• Option 3 is the poem's theme or central message.
• Option 4 is the definition of assonance, a sound device in poetry.

Answer:

A. the emotions an author hopes to draw out of readers