Moods

Some time ago, my teacher told us to write about moods. *deep breath* What exactly is a mood? If you're looking for a definitive explanation, I'm pretty sure Wikipedia will do its job to quench your insatiable thirst on this particular word.

Moods and emotions go hand in hand but they are not the same. Emotions are intense feelings that are directed at specific objects or situations whereas mood is a state of feeling that is less intense than emotions and more generalised. In my opinion, it is something that determines ones actions and opinion on a certain object or someone. For example, when I'm sad, I go to the fridge because it lights up my world like nobody else. Mood can make or break someone's life. If an employer is in a bad mood he/she might make an impulsive decision to sack his/her valuable employee, bringing detrimental effects to the company or organisation.

What are some mood or thought-provoking things in our daily life? Perhaps the weather? A movie, or a book? Some people claim that books are just words printed on paper then compiled into a rectangular- like solid. How interesting can it be? Movies on the other hand are much more interesting. It can drastically change our mood or view on a certain thing in about 1 to 2 hours. In movies, there are special visual effects and sound effects accompanying a certain scene in a movie to create arouse different kinds of feelings. Similarly, in writing, there are so many ways to elicit different kinds of feelings. Tabloid articles are a good example that shows that writing can easily evoke a mood to induce and influence readers. Mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. It creates an atmosphere or an emotional situation that surrounds readers. Plot twists in a book can recaptivate the reader's interest towards the book. A good book can leave readers breathless, and often leave readers asking 'what do I do with my life now that I've reached the end of the end of this series?'

As for me, I try to put my knowledge of vocabulary to use when I write. Repetitive words in an essay will surely enkindle boredom in the reader's mind. A simple change in the usage of vocabulary can enhance one's writing. Therefore, Google and a thesaurus is my best ally when i write. Asking rhetorical questions can uplift the vibe of an essay as well, don't you think so? (see what I did there) I hope I didn't bore you too much with my writing. Thanks for reading!