Blaine Schmidt

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29 August, 16:01

Read the following story.

Dark clouds brushed against the pinnacles of the ancient

ruin and seemed ready to pounce on anyone who

disturbed the fallen stones. A snake slithered from one pile

of rubble to another. Casey checked his guidebook to see

if he was in the right spot, but the darkness made it

impossible to read the text.

Which effect does the author achieve through the story's setting?

O

A. The author creates the story's central conflict.

O

B. The author sets up the hook of the story

O

C. The author establishes a mood of danger.

O

D. The author introduces the main character.