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welcome back, jessie!
with the blindfold over her eyes, jessie was nervous and excited. her younger sister, jodie, held jessies arms and led her toward a corridor.
\how much longer, jodie?\ jessie asked, trying her best to not take off the blindfold.
\were almost there, jessie,\ jodie said, and they walked into a dark room.
\ok, you can take off the blindfold now,\ jodie said, and switched on the lights.
a shout of \surprise!\ filled the room as the lights came on, and jessie was astonished to see the room filled with her close friends and relatives.
before she could respond, people walked up to her and began showering her with hugs and kisses. by the end, jessie was in tears and an enormous smile was plastered on her face.
\to my dear daughter, who made us all so proud by serving in the army, and facing hardships day and night for a whole year to protect her nation!\ jessies father said, raising a glass.
jessie couldnt believe that everyone she loved and cared for was right there with her, and her heart filled with gratitude and pride as they toasted jessies contributions. this would become the most memorable day of her life.
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how does the setting affect the development of the theme?
a. it creates a feeling of happiness.
b. it creates a sense of nervousness.
c. it creates a sense of adventure.
d. it creates a feeling of confusion.
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Explanation:

The opening setting (blindfold, dark room) builds tension, but the subsequent surprise reveal of loved ones and celebration centers on gratitude, pride, and joy, which directly develops the theme of love and recognition tied to happiness. The initial nervousness is temporary, while the core emotional payoff is happiness.

Answer:

A. It creates a feeling of happiness.