Answer:
What is the mood of the townspeople as they gather for the lottery? They are mostly light-hearted and friendly. They are all serious and sad. They are nervous and scared.
Explanation:
C. rhetorical
Explanation:
A rhetorical question is a question (such as "How could I be so stupid?") that's asked merely for effect with no answer expected. The answer may be obvious or immediately provided by the questioner.
Because of {cause}, {effect} happened.
If {cause}, then {effect}.