Rosie's family had come through New York's Ellis Island in 1907 with such high hopes. They knew, of course, that the streets weren't really paved with gold, but they looked forward to new opportunities. Opportunities did come, but along with them came hardships. Though the city was exciting, it was also overwhelming. Work was hard to find, and it sometimes seemed as if no one had time to help or even notice the new arrivals. Still, Rosie got used to her new life, and even though she missed her old friends, she made new ones who helped her through many hard times. Which statement best explains how the setting affects the plot of this story? A. The setting is the social environment of an immigrant family, which causes Rosie to have to make new friends even though she misses her old friends. B. The setting is the social environment of an immigrant family, which enables the author to explore the histories of real families like Rosie's. O. C. The setting is New York, which allows Rosie's family to fit in easily within their diverse neighborhood. D. The setting is New York, which causes Rosie's family to have to live in a small apartment building.