Question

battle of the bands was easily the towns biggest event of the year. steph was excited to see two old favorites, sonic dreams and ladyland. this year, a third band shed never heard of was playing, too: starmist. the auditorium bounced with sonic dreams pulsing guitars, and the crowd knew every word to ladylands hit songs. steph was just about to leave when a soft, sweet melody reached her ears. she stopped dead in her tracks. turning back to face the stage, steph was surprised to see that starmist was made up of three young girls, their playing complex and thoughtful. steph didnt know music could sound this... rich, strange, moving! based on the story, what emotion does starmists music bring out in steph? the music encourages steph and makes her want to write songs of her own. the music excites steph so much that she bounces and sings along to it. the music delights steph because it sounds new and different. the music disappoints steph because it is not like the music her favorite bands play.

Explanation:

Steph is surprised by StarMist's music, finding it rich, strange, and moving. She didn't expect such a new - different sound from a band she hadn't heard of before, which indicates delight. There's no mention of her wanting to write songs, bouncing and singing along, or being disappointed.

Answer:

The music delights Steph because it sounds new and different.