It influences a lot because, as the story is evolving so is the setting.
It matters because, without setting there's no story.
I believe that setting is the most important part of a story because, it tells u many things..
For Example :
TIME /PLACE /BACKGROUND OF STORY /AND WHERE SOMETHING TAKES PLACE..
in the house, park, pools, hotels, movies, Etc....
The answer to the question above is "D.In reaction to the subzero temperature, Penelope wrapped herself in three different scarfs and two sets of gloves" which is the sentence that correctly uses singular and plural nouns based on its writing. The first choice should use thieves as the plural noun. The second choice should use mushroom instead mushrooms. The third choice should use wives as the plural noun.
While congratulating her colleague on her promotion, Kate should focus the message on the receiver.
Explanation:
As the person in focus is Kate's colleague who has got a promotion and not Kate herself, it would sound more appropriate if Kate talks about her colleague's achievement instead of herself. It is an important moment in the life and career of Kate's colleague and she deserves the accolade.
It would not be considered quiet civilized for Kate to talk about herself on such occasion. In her letter, Kate should keep the focus on her colleague's achievements.