Which best describes the role of setting in a story?
setting is used to emphasize ideas and theme.
setting is used to introduce new characters.
setting is used to lessen a story’s emotional tone.
setting is used to de-emphasize an existing conflict.

The best answer would be the first one, though none of them seem very good.

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