Excerpt from chasing a dream elizabeth kibler was surprised when her mother turned the car onto a dirt road—which wound and snaked for more than a mile—leading up to an immense, secluded barn. when jenna got out of the vehicle, she inhaled deeply, filling her lungs with the sweet, warm air. the sun was setting below the tree line, and the scenery was impeccable. jenna saw groups of equestrian students trotting with their horses into the barns. jenna had never ridden a horse before, and the idea slightly frightened her. suddenly, jenna felt a gentle nudge at the nape of her neck. she inquisitively spun around and there stood an immense horse with chestnut fur and sparkling hazel

which literary concept did the author use in writing this story?
a) antagonist b) character c) irony d) mood