Exploring Literary Atmosphere
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Atmosphere is a literary technique that evokes a particular feeling in readers through elements such as setting, background, objects, and foreshadowing. It can be established using mood and plays a significant role in literary works by conveying emotions and sentiments. Atmosphere can vary throughout a narrative, enriching the reader's experience. Distinguishing Atmosphere from Mood While many people use the terms interchangeably, literature distinguishes between atmosphere and mood: Atmosphere: A broader term that encompasses the emotional tone of a specific place or venue, such as a theater. Mood: A more specific and narrow term that relates to the emotions of individuals or a group. It does not encompass the emotions radiating throughout a location. Mood contributes to building the overall atmosphere of a narrative and focuses on internal feelings. Examples of Atmosphere in Literature Example #1: "An Unspoken Hunger" by Terry Tempest Williams “It is an unspoken hunger we defl…