Setting Flashcardizz

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What is setting in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs. It includes the environment, historical period, and specific locations.

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How does setting affect the plot of a story?

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Setting can influence the events of the plot by providing context, creating conflict, and shaping characters' actions.

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What are the two main components of setting?

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The two main components of setting are time (when the story takes place) and place (where the story takes place).

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What is an example of a specific setting?

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An example of a specific setting is 'a small village in England during the 1800s'.

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What type of plot can only take place in a specific setting?

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A plot that involves unique elements of a specific location, such as 'A ship’s captain chases a whale across the sea,' which requires an ocean setting.

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What questions about a story does the setting answer?

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The setting answers questions like 'Where and when does the story take place?'

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What can you infer about a story's setting from character actions?

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Character actions can provide clues about the setting, such as their clothing, behavior, and interactions with the environment.

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How can setting influence the mood of a story?

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Setting can create a mood by using descriptive language that evokes feelings, such as a dark, stormy night creating a suspenseful mood.

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What is the relationship between setting and conflict?

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Setting can create conflict by placing characters in challenging environments or situations that they must navigate.

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What does the setting reveal about a character?

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The setting can reveal a character's social status, background, and personality through their interactions with their environment.