Which term is a synonym for atmosphere?

A) tone

B) mood

C) action

D) conflict

B) Mood

Explanation:

The mood in a story is the way in which the author uses tone and diction to convey specific feelings that are related to a specific environment.

For example, the works in Gothic literature tend to present words that evoke a somber, tense and fearful mood on the reader that is akin to its characteristic setting: forests, abandoned towns or mansions, or desolated lands.

Answer: mood for e2020