Question

rain pelted the window of the apartment, which was empty except for one person:Randal He had been sitting in his easy chair with a book on his lap for an hour, but hadn´t read a single word. He listened to the rain. He looked at the empty cubbyhole where she would always put her shoes, which now sat empty. He sighed
which effect does the author achieve through the story´s setting
a. the author establishes a mood of sadness
b. the author creates the story´s central conflict
c. the author introduces the main character
d. the author sets up the hook of the story

Answer 1

(a)The author establishes a mood of sadness