Exploring Setting

Question 1

setting: where, when, and how the scene is set

Answer 1

• establishes the basis for the theme
• setting is important because it gets overlooked so often
• where the characters make a difference

Question 2

note

Answer 2

look at setting as a place and how it develops theme

Question 3

what impacts does setting have on the events of a story - the plot?

Answer 3

lays a foundation for the story and sets the tone for the plot and the themes

Question 4

the most important part of analyzing setting is determining

Answer 4

how the setting affects the theme

Question 5

what do we consider when we analyze or examine the setting of a story

Answer 5

both the time period and where the story takes place

Question 6

in A&P John Updike uses the setting to create tension between what two groups

Answer 6

the young girls and the older customers

Question 7

BEST definition of the word “mood”

Answer 7

atmosphere of a literary piece

Question 8

which shows an inferred setting

Answer 8

she looked across the water at the setting sun

Question 9

answer

Answer 9

• he gains a full understanding of the world (i.e. it is hard) and is close to becoming an adult
• the setting gives a background or backdrop for the characters’ conflicts and actions in a story