Question

Which point of the following sentences most clearly used imagery to create a negative mood? A. “How dare you!” Bonnie said. “You know as well as I do that we can never get this project done without Fred and Dominick!” B. Beneath the surface of the putrid swamp cane a gurgling that suggested the ghosts of those who died here were drowning still. C. Swallows frittered back and forth in the treetop, seemingly at play among the twigs and leaves of the old and mighty maple. D. Never had Gary upon a sight so dreadful and melancholy, and he knew he would never shake the terror form his mind.

Answer 1

Imagery is most clearly used to create a negative mood in point B. Beneath the surface of the putrid swamp cane a gurgling that suggested the ghosts of those who died here were drowning still.

The creation of mood starts with diction (the choosing of words from the writer). Emotional implication of words is the most important factor to create a certain atmosphere. In this case, the negative connotation of words builds up a particular imagery that creates a negative perception for the reader, which eventually leads to a negative mood.