Use the paragraph to answer the question. SCENE I.—Michael wipes his sweat-drenched face with an old rag for what feels like the thousandth time this morning. The porch fan is on its highest setting, but it does nothing to relieve the air of its heavy, stickiness. The glass of cool lemonade he had poured in the kitchen is dripping condensation onto the old, brown wicker table. He rises from the rocking chair as he sees a bright red car pull into the driveway. Which inference can be made about the setting? (1 point) Responses There is a storm coming. There is a storm coming. The scene takes place in the middle of the night. The scene takes place in the middle of the night. The scene takes place in a kitchen. The scene takes place in a kitchen. There is a heat wave.

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The inference that can be made about the setting is that there is a heat wave. This is supported by Michael wiping his sweat-drenched face and the description of the heavy, sticky air, as well as the condensation on the glass of lemonade.