Jubilant banners waved down main street as, in the
distance, a brass band struck up a sousa march. small
children with painted faces carried red, white, and blue
balloons as they perched on their fathers' shoulders to
have a better view. two clowns in garish dress emerged
from a fire engine bedecked in trailing ribbons.
which best describes the impact of the story's setting?
a. the parade creates a festive, happy mood.
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b. the town's businesses are located on main street.
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c. the children will be frightened by the clowns.
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d. the clowns will pass out candy to the children