Read the following passage and consider the author's word choice. Which word best describes the mood the author is trying to establish?
She smiled and twirled, her eyes widening to take in the sights. Dazzling lights danced around her, laughter echoed in her ears, and the joyous rhythm of drums quickened the beating of her heart.
Most likely the second answer choice, excitement. It shows her heart beating faster, a sign of it, and it shows her laughing and smiling, which is positive. However, all of the other choices are negative, meaning that it is Excitement.
