What does an author use to affect the setting of the story?
a. diction and syntax
b. purposeful writing
c. universal theme
d. flashy distractors

What does an author use to affect the setting of the story?

A. Diction and syntax

Diction and syntax affect a story's setting because they evoke specific atmospheres through the author's choice of words and narrative construction which build mood and tone.

The construction of a sentence and the phrases and words used on descriptions are factors that enrich the story's setting.

For example, Gothic literature is known for the use of gloomy atmospheres and themes. So using words such as "torn", "withered" or "cobwebbed" evoke a dark setting.

b because the is four succesfull lines in each stanza