Mood


 * //__Shifts in Mood__//**




 * //__Definition of Mood in literature__//:**
 * A shift in mood means a shift to approach a certain topic. It changes the way a writer wants to express the type of state they are in or the action. There are three ways that the attitude of the speaker towards the action is can be.**

> Inconsistent: If he were more experienced, he will be able to help us. //This shifts from subjunctive to indicative.// > Consistent: If he were more experienced, he would be able to help us. //(Consistently subjunctive) it is important that you do not combine an imperative clause and an indicative clause in the same sentence.//**
 * 1) **//__indicative:__// sentence presented as fact or straight assertion**
 * 2) **//__Imperative:__// sentence presented as a command, often to an understood "you."**
 * 3) **//__Subjunctive:__// sentence presented as doubtful or conditional


 * Ex. 1:**
 * Read the instructions carefully and assemble the equipment completely before beginning the procedure.**


 * Notice how in this sentence we are using the imperative clause.**


 * Ex.2:**
 * You must Read the instructions carefully and assemble the equipment completely before beginning the procedure.**


 * Notice here how the use of indicative clause is being used.**

Grammar-Writing Focus Shifts Shifts Works Cited**
 * Person