Question

How does the setting most affect the following passage? Beth slowly tiptoed around the sleeping Rottweiler. It was nearly pitch black in the smoky room, and Beth felt like she was just one cough or trip away from being torn to shreds. A. The setting aids in character development. B. The setting highlights the theme of anger. C. The setting helps to create a suspenseful tone. D. The setting helps to develop plot sequence.