Question

Which is a way that an author could develop a cheerful mood in a text?

by arguing that positive thinking makes one feel happier
by including the words “welcomed,” “bright,” and “warmly”
by describing the setting as occurring in the “early morning hours”
by showing how characters have grown emotionally in the story

Answer 1

by including the words “welcomed,” “bright,” and “warmly”

Explanation: Word choice with positive connotations (diction) directly creates a cheerful mood.