How do descriptions related to the setting contribute to the mood of the poem? 1. Phrases such as "prairie so bare" and "cold, rainy night" suggest a mood of bleakness.
2. Phrases such as "Hurrah, boys" and "she's breaking day" suggest a mood of adventure.
3. Phrases such as "velvet couch" and "Spring-time sets in" suggest a mood of carefree living.
4. Phrases such as "stay at home" and "nevermore to roam" suggest a mood of restlessness.