What does `setSpeed(speed)` do for a sprite in CodeHS?

The function setSpeed(speed) is specifically designed to control how fast a sprite moves within the animation or game environment in CodeHS. By setting the speed with this function, you define the rate at which the sprite travels across the screen measured in units per frame. This means that if you set a higher speed value, the sprite will move further each time the frame updates, resulting in quicker movement. Conversely, a lower speed value will make the sprite move more slowly.

This function is crucial for game dynamics, as it directly affects how the sprite interacts with the game world, whether it be for racing games, platformers, or any scenario where movement timing is essential. The other options focus on different attributes of the sprites – direction, size, and color – none of which are influenced by the setSpeed function.