Mood

Mood
In literature, so a story, play, etc, mood is a literary device that makes readers feel certain emotions with words and descriptions.

Example
In the first page, first chapter of the book, the discription of the heat, the pain and the confusion are all descriptions that make you feel a certain way.

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Quotes from the book
"“Too many things.” There came mutters of agreement. Ralph overrode them. “And another thing. We nearly set the whole island on fire. And we waste time, rolling rocks, and making little cooking fires. Now I say this and make it a rule, because I’m chief. We won’t have a fire anywhere but on the mountain. Ever.” There was a row immediately. Boys stood up and shouted and Ralph shouted back. “Because if you want a fire to cook fish or crab, you can jolly well go up the mountain. That way we’ll be certain.” Hands were reaching for the conch in the light of the setting sun. He held on and leapt on the trunk. “All this I meant to say. Now I’ve said it. You voted me for chief. Now you do what I say.” They quieted, slowly, and at last were seated again. Ralph dropped down and spoke in his ordinary voice. “So remember. The rocks for a lavatory. Keep the fire going and smoke showing as a signal. Don’t take fire from the mountain. Take your food up mere.” Jack stood up, scowling in the gloom, and held out his hands. “I haven’t finished yet” “But you’ve talked and talked!” “I’ve got the conch.” Jack sat down, grumbling." Taken from page 114-115 from the online book.

This small snippet of the book expresses many emotions through their actions, words, and attitudes. You can just feel the anger and frustration of Ralph.