Question

Read this excerpt from a play.

(The scene opens on a room full of people. There are photographs lining the table, and each one shows the same person at various stages of life. There are pictures of him as a young boy, other pictures of him on athletic teams, family pictures, and a graduation picture. That same young man stands in the middle of the room, shaking hands with an adult. He then turns to address the group.)

JESSE: (loudly) Thank you so much for coming. I am so glad you could all be here today. This is too much. (He looks around, indicating the streamers, balloons, and cake.)

GUEST: We wouldn’t miss it! We heard there would be cake. . . .

JESSE: There is! But first, I want to thank all of you for the support you’ve given me throughout school. You’ve helped me study, earn money, and stay out of trouble, and finish school. (He pauses, stepping in front of the table and looking at his parents.) I could never have done it without you.

Which setting detail reveals the celebratory mood?

“There are photographs lining the table, and each one shows the same person at various stages of life.”
“That same young man stands in the middle of the room, shaking hands with an adult.”
“He looks around, indicating the streamers, balloons, and cake.”
“He pauses, stepping in front of the table and looking at his parents.”

Answer 1

The answer is C. "He looks around, indicating the streamers, balloons, and cake."

Step-by-step explanation:

Streamers, balloons, and cake are associated with parties which are celebratory events.