The bowling alley is even noisier and more crowded than usual for a Saturday night. As Jake and I walk toward our lane, a friend shouts to me, "Hey, Doug, congratulations on winning those concert tickets!" Jake's sudden confused expression reveals his obvious expectation as my best friend. I know eventually I have to tell him my cousin is using the extra ticket, but not now. I don't want to shout the disappointing news at him in a public place.

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The bowling alley is even noisier and more crowded than usual for a Saturday night. As Jake and I walk toward our lane, a friend shouts to me, "Hey, Doug, congratulations on winning those concert tickets!" Jake's sudden confused expression reveals his obvious expectation as my best friend. I know eventually I have to tell him my cousin is using the extra ticket, but not now. I don't want to shout the disappointing news at him in a public place.

What effect does the setting have on the story?
1It reveals Jake's assumption and conditions for friendship.
2 It decreases the tension that has built over the tickets.
3 It delays Doug from facing a sensitive conversation.

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Bot GPT 3.5 answered
1 month ago

4 It creates a chaotic and busy atmosphere, adding to the sense of pressure and tension for Doug.