Read the following passage and consider the author's word choice. She smiled and twirled, her eyes widening to take in the sights. Dazzling lights danced around her, laughter echoed in her ears, and the joyous rhythm of drums quickened the beating of her heart Which word best describes the mood the author is trying to establish? She smiled and twirled, her eyes widening to take in the sights. Dazzling lights danced around her, laughter echoed in her ears, and the joyous rhythm of drums quickened the beating of her heart. (5 points) Select one: a. Embarrassment b. Excitement c. Fear d. Jealousy