Toby is generally somewhat sad and pessimistic.Today, however, his candidate for president has won the election, and Toby is feeling incredibly optimistic and exuberant.Toby's usual sadness and pessimism are an) ; his current optimism and exuberance are an) .
A)emotion; mood
B)emotion; emotion
C)mood; emotion
D)mood; mood

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Mood refers to a more persistent emotional state, while an emotion is a more specific, intense, and temporary response to an event. Toby's usual sadness and pessimism represent his general mood, while his current optimism and exuberance are emotions triggered by a specific event.

Toby Is Generally Somewhat Sad and Pessimistic