Setting In literature the word setting is used

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Setting: In literature, the word ‘setting’ is used to identify and establish the time,

Setting: In literature, 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. http: //literarydevices. com/content/setting “How can setting affect your characters? ” “Whether your story takes place on an imaginary world or right here on present day earth, setting is a crucial part of any story. How you build the world around your characters will play a vital role in the overall believability of your novel. The type of world you create will determine the reactions and behaviors of your characters. Consider this: a woman's role in society will vary drastically from the 1920's Midwest USA to a 2001 professional woman of a major city. . . A story set in any of these times should reflect the social mores of that particular culture. ”

 • In one sentence, what is the setting in which Luke lives? •

• In one sentence, what is the setting in which Luke lives? • How does his setting affect his life?

Your task • You will now be given a large sheet of white paper.

Your task • You will now be given a large sheet of white paper. THIS IS YOUR ONLY SHEET! NO EXTRAS! So please, my friends, use it wisely. • You shall fold it thus… Once hamburger style, and once hotdog style. You should have FOUR rectangles total when complete.

Now that we have mastered the art of folding… • Each box represents a

Now that we have mastered the art of folding… • Each box represents a different setting that we discussed yesterday. The main settings we discussed were: the attic, the kitchen, and the outside or barn area. The fourth quadrant is to be left for use by your imagination. Draw something in the 4 th box that you feel is important to the setting. Be prepared to explain why you think this. • Requirement #2: You will also be responsible for finding one quote that details the setting that you are drawing. (4 quotes total) • Ex: “He’s never realized it before, but the land there sloped away from his family’s house, so he had a clear view of acres and acres that once had been covered with trees. ” (Haddix 16)---NO YOU CAN’T USE THIS QUOTE…PSHHH DON’T EVEN ASK… • Any questions? ? ?