PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT Reading Test

Mood Analysis of Two Excerpts

Very Easy Synthesis Analyzing Multiple Texts

Read the following two excerpts:

Excerpt 1: "The sun set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the valley. As the light faded, a calmness settled in, and the sounds of the night began to emerge. Birds chirped softly while the breeze rustled the leaves of the trees."

Excerpt 2: "Nightfall brought a sense of magic to the village. The stars twinkled in the clear sky, and lanterns began to glow warmly in the windows. Children laughed as they played games in the fading light."

Which of the following best describes the overall mood created by both excerpts?

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