Which statement most clearly describes why an author creates a particular mood in a story?
a.
to isolate the climax of the plot
b.
to readers understand the context
c.
to evoke certain reactions from readers
d.
to add details to the characters

The statement that most clearly describes why an author creates a particular mood in a story is to help readers understand the context

Explanation:

The mood is a literary device that authors use to engage the reader into the story, this can create emotions and reactions that give a better comprehension of what is happening during the events in a story, not only the specific actions but the motivations, intentions, and emotions of the characters which give the reader a bigger picture of all.

d. lennie pats too hard, and then panics.

synonim for get by is to survive, therefore, the answer is survive.