Question

which of the following is the definition of mood?
the literal meaning of the text
the overall feeling of a text to the audience
the authors attitude towards the text

Explanation:

In literature (a sub - field of Arts), mood refers to the overall atmosphere or feeling that a text conveys to the audience. The literal meaning of the text is more about denotation. The author's attitude towards the text is more related to tone.

Answer:

the overall feeling of a text to the audience