erena gathered her supplies after her mother suggested she adopt their vacant
barn as an art studio. Clearly, an occasional paint drip wasn't going to harm the old
structure. Serena set up her easel in the barn and prepared to continue working on
her current project. However, as she looked around her, she realized her new
surroundings were a place where she could spread her wings. So, she tacked her
largest blank canvas onto a wall, positioned herself about ten feet away, and began
flinging cups of paint at the canvas.
How does the setting affect the text as a whole?
It acts as an antagonist that causes Serena to rebel.
It acts as a symbol of Serena's ordinary artistic abilities.
It acts as a catalyst, encouraging Serena to experiment.