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AP English Literature and Composition
Unit 7: Short Fiction III
7.2 Setting
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What is the definition of setting in literature?
Time and place of story
The atmosphere of a story is created by the
combination
of time and place.
True
How does time in the setting influence character development?
Shapes worldview and goals
The historical period of a story can contrast with its
themes
to create tension.
True
Order the steps to analyze how setting reflects theme:
1️⃣ Identify the central themes
2️⃣ Analyze the time, place, and atmosphere
3️⃣ Determine how setting conveys or reinforces themes
The setting of a story can convey or reinforce its underlying
messages
Authors can create a more immersive reading experience by crafting the setting to reflect the story's
central
themes.
True
In Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," what is the contrast between the setting and the story's events?
Mundane vs. ritualistic
Match the setting element with its description:
Time ↔️ Specific historical period
Place ↔️ Physical location of the story
Atmosphere ↔️ Overall mood and tone
What type of setting is used in Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist"?
Bleak and impoverished
How does time influence character development in a story?
Determines societal norms
A bleak, isolated setting can reflect themes of loneliness and alienation.
True
What technique does Shirley Jackson use to describe the setting in "The Lottery"?
Contrast
Authors use vivid, sensory details to paint a picture of the setting, evoking sights, sounds, smells, and
textures
What can contrasting settings such as a bustling city and a serene countryside highlight?
Differences and themes
The mundane setting in "The Lottery" contrasts with the disturbing ritual, reinforcing the theme of blindly following societal norms.
True
What are the three key elements of setting in a literary work?
Time, place, atmosphere
What does the physical location or environment of a story determine?
Character interactions
Match the setting element with its impact on character development and themes:
1️⃣ Time
2️⃣ Determines societal norms
3️⃣ Aligns with themes
4️⃣ Place
5️⃣ Creates backdrop for interactions
6️⃣ Embodies themes
7️⃣ Atmosphere
8️⃣ Affects emotional states
How does a foreboding atmosphere impact the thematic impact of a story?
Underscores fear and the unknown
The specific era or epoch during which the story takes place is known as the
historical
time period.
Match the element of setting with its description:
Time ↔️ Historical period of story
Place ↔️ Physical location of story
Atmosphere ↔️ Mood and tone of story
The physical environment of the story is referred to as its
place
.
What is the role of atmosphere in reflecting theme?
Heightens thematic impact
Match the setting element with its example in literature:
Time ↔️ Victorian era in "Pride and Prejudice"
Place ↔️ Haunted mansion in "The Turn of the Screw"
Atmosphere ↔️ Dark mood in "The Raven"
Match the setting element with its impact on the story's theme:
Time ↔️ Aligns with historical themes
Place ↔️ Symbolizes the story's ideas
Atmosphere ↔️ Underscores the mood
The setting of a story comprises three crucial elements: time, place, and
atmosphere
The setting influences the characters' actions and motivations.
True
The physical location where a story unfolds is referred to as its
place
Order the key elements of setting based on their influence on the story's mood:
1️⃣ Time
2️⃣ Place
3️⃣ Atmosphere
The setting's atmosphere can affect the characters' emotional
states
Match the technique authors use to describe setting with its effect:
Descriptive language ↔️ Immerses the reader
Symbolism ↔️ Represents deeper ideas
Contrast ↔️ Highlights differences
Mood and atmosphere ↔️ Influences emotional experience
What is the overall mood and atmosphere of a setting influenced by?
Time and place
A bleak, isolated setting may symbolize themes of loneliness and
alienation
.
True
A dark, foreboding atmosphere can evoke feelings of fear and
unease
Match the technique with its description:
Descriptive Language ↔️ Uses sensory details
Symbolism ↔️ Represents deeper ideas
Contrast ↔️ Highlights differences
Mood and Atmosphere ↔️ Creates emotional ambiance
The specific historical period or era in which the story takes place is referred to as
time
The atmosphere of a story can affect the characters' motivations and relationships.
True
The physical environment can symbolize or embody the story's central
themes
A carefully crafted setting can deepen the reader's emotional connection to the narrative.
True