Literary Setting

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Match the roles of setting with their descriptions:

Mirror to reflect what's inside the characters = Reveals character's internal state Mold to shape the characters = Influences character development Challenge to test the character = Provides a difficult situation for the character Escape for whimsical expression = Allows character's fantastical side to emerge

Match the functions of setting with their effects on the story:

Reveals prevailing atmosphere or mood = Creates a sense of tension or fear Shows internal and external conflicts = Highlights character flaws or disagreements Determines the fate of the protagonist = Influences the story's outcome Reflects character and embodies theme = Illustrates the story's underlying message

Match the aspects of setting with their impacts on the story:

Physical locale = Shapes the story's mood and atmosphere Context or circumstances = Affects the characters' actions and decisions Time period = Influences the characters' behaviors and values Imaginary or symbolic place = Creates a sense of fantasy or illusion

Match the characteristics of setting with their roles in the story:

Real or imaginary = Creates a sense of familiarity or fantasy Concrete or symbolic = Represents abstract ideas or themes A moment or an eternity = Establishes the story's time frame Dramatic backdrop = Sets the stage for the story's events Signup and view all the answers

Match the effects of setting changes with their consequences on the story:

Changes in time or place = Alters the story's outcome or mood Shifts in context or circumstances = Influences the characters' actions and decisions Changes in physical locale = Affects the story's atmosphere or tone Changes in imaginary or symbolic setting = Impacts the story's themes or messages Signup and view all the answers

Match the ways setting influences the story with their effects:

Reveals character traits = Illustrates the character's personality or traits Creates conflicts = Generates tension or disagreements Highlights theme = Illustrates the story's underlying message Determines fate = Influences the story's outcome Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of setting with their effects on the characters:

Physical environment = Shapes the characters' behaviors and attitudes Context or circumstances = Influences the characters' decisions and actions Time period = Affects the characters' values and beliefs Imaginary or symbolic place = Impacts the characters' emotions and perceptions Signup and view all the answers

Match the roles of setting with their impacts on the story:

Provides a test for the character = Challenges the character's abilities or morals Creates a sense of exile or loss = Generates feelings of isolation or longing Allows whimsical expression = Fosters creativity and imagination Acts as an antagonist = Opposes the character's goals or desires Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of setting with their descriptions:

Physical Setting = Refers to the cultural background of the story Cultural Setting = Includes time of day, season, and weather Geographical Setting = Concerns the location of the story Historical Setting = Involves the time period of the story Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of physical setting with their descriptions:

Time of day = Refers to the type of room or building Type of room/building = Can be used to create suspense or mood Objects = Involves the use of senses to create imagery Colors = Can be used to create a certain atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

Match the following literary devices with their descriptions:

Symbol = Used to create suspense or mood Imagery = Used to represent an abstract idea Clock time = Used to create a sense of atmosphere Seasonal time = Used to create a sense of anticipation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their quotes:

Eudora Welty = Setting is the most important aspect of a story Unknown = Every story would be another story, and unrecognizable if it took up its characters and plot and happened somewhere else... John Booth = Fiction depends on place for its life Unknown Author = Setting is the crossroads of circumstance, the proving ground of, What happened?Who's here?Who's coming? Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of setting with their effects on the story:

An external force = Causes conflict for the characters Two settings coming into conflict = Creates disagreement among the characters Physical setting = Creates a sense of atmosphere Cultural setting = Influences the characters' actions and decisions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of setting with their purposes:

Objects = To create a sense of realism Imagery = To engage the readers' senses Time of day = To create suspense or mood Seasonal time = To provide a sense of continuity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geographical setting elements with their description:

Country = A broad geographic area Neighborhood = A large administrative area Province/State = A smaller geographic area within a country Floor/Level = A specific area within a city or town Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural setting elements with their description:

Education = A non-physical cultural setting element that influences values and attitudes Dialogue = A physical cultural setting element that reveals characters' thoughts Economic Class = A non-physical cultural setting element that influences social standing Behavior = A physical cultural setting element that reveals characters' attitudes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical setting elements with their description:

Time Period = A specific year or range of years Reign of a Leader = A specific event or incident that occurred in the past Major Recent Events = A period of time characterized by a specific leader or ruler Crop Yield = A factor that influences the economy and daily life of a society Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geographical setting elements with their description:

Urban = A type of geographic setting characterized by a high population density Rural = A type of geographic setting characterized by a low population density Suburban = A type of geographic setting characterized by a mix of urban and rural characteristics Neighborhood = A type of geographic setting characterized by a specific community or area Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural setting elements with their description:

Social Standing = A non-physical cultural setting element that influences characters' attitudes Religious Belief = A non-physical cultural setting element that influences characters' values Dialogue = A physical cultural setting element that reveals characters' thoughts and feelings Thoughts = A physical cultural setting element that reveals characters' attitudes and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical setting elements with their description:

Wars = A historical event that influences the psychological and sociological understanding of behaviors Epidemics = A historical event that influences the daily life and economy of a society Natural Disasters = A historical event that influences the physical environment and infrastructure Transportation = A historical factor that influences the way people live and interact Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting in a Story

Setting is the physical locale that shapes a story's mood, emotional atmosphere, or quality.
It is the dramatic backdrop for a story, and can be real or imaginary, concrete or symbolic, a moment or an eternity.

Importance of Setting

Setting reveals the prevailing atmosphere or mood of a story.
Changes in the time or place setting can alter the outcome of the story.
Setting shows internal and external conflicts and highlights potential contrasts between characters or ideas.
Setting can determine the fate of the protagonist and reflects character, often embodying theme.

Roles of Setting

Setting can act as a mirror to reflect what is going on inside the characters.
Setting can shape the characters into who they are.
Setting can be a challenge, providing a test for the character to reveal their true self.
Setting can be an alien environment, creating a sense of exile and loss.
Setting can be an escape, allowing more whimsical and fantastic parts of the character to be expressed.
Setting can be an antagonist, and an external force may enter the setting and change it, causing conflict for the characters.

Types of Setting

Physical Setting

Time of day, season, weather, and temperature.
Indoors or outdoors, type of room or building, objects, colors, and imagery (using the 5 senses).

Geographical Setting

Location: country, region, province, state, city, neighborhood, street, and floor/level.

Cultural Setting

Non-physical cultural setting: values, ideals, and attitudes of a place, including education, social standing, economic class, and religious beliefs.
Physical cultural setting: characters' dialogue, thoughts, statements, and behaviors.

Historical Setting

Time period, year, reign of a leader, President, role of government, major recent events, transportation, crop yield, epidemics, wars, and natural disasters.

Quote by Eudora Welty

"Every story would be another story, and unrecognizable if it took up its characters and plot and happened somewhere else...Fiction depends for its life on place. Place is the crossroads of circumstance, the proving ground of, What happened? Who's here? Who's coming?..."