Desk

Literature desk: Setting

The word ‘setting’ is used to identify and establish the time, place and mood of the events of the story.
It basically helps in establishing where and when and under what circumstances the story is taking place.
The setting is important to a story. It can have immense effects on the plot and the characters.

Questions to answer for your book report: Setting

1. Where is the location of the story? List the country, region, locale, and exact place of most of the story.
2. When is the story taking place? What year, season, and time of day dominate the story?
3. What do you sense about the setting? Describe the smells, tastes, sights, sounds, and physical feelings.
4. What emotions are linked with the setting?
5. Does the setting act as a source of conflict? How and with what effect on the characters?
6. Does the setting act as a character in the story? How?