6.2 Setting

• The aspect of setting that refers to the historical period or specific date is called time
• The type of setting that refers to the physical, geographical, and social environment outside the character is called external
• What is a dynamic setting in literature?

  A setting that evolves over time
• How can a gloomy, rainy setting influence the mood of a literary work?

  Creates a somber mood
• The skillful use of setting is essential in literature to establish mood, shape characters, and drive the plot.


  True
• Match the type of setting with its description:

  Internal ↔️ Psychological environment within a character

  External ↔️ Social and geographical environment outside the character

  Static ↔️ Remains unchanged throughout the narrative

  Dynamic ↔️ Evolves and changes over time
• Effective use of setting enhances the narrative by establishing mood, shaping characters, and driving the plot
• What is an external setting in literature?

  The physical, social environment
• Order the different types of setting from most internal to most external.

  1️⃣ Internal

  2️⃣ Dynamic

  3️⃣ Static

  4️⃣ External
• How does an external setting influence character development?

  Shows interaction with environment
• What effect does detailed description of the setting have on the narrative?

  Establishes mood, visual details
• What three aspects does setting in literature include?

  Time, place, and culture
• Effective use of setting can enhance the narrative by establishing mood, shaping characters, and driving the plot.


  True
• What is an internal setting in literature?

  Psychological environment within a character
• A static setting remains largely unchanged throughout the narrative.


  True
• Order the three main aspects of setting in literature:

  1️⃣ Time

  2️⃣ Place

  3️⃣ Cultural Context
• A dynamic setting can mirror the evolution of the plot
• What three aspects are essential to consider when analyzing the setting in a literary work?

  Time, place, and cultural context
• What three elements does setting include in literature?

  Time, place, cultural context
• An internal setting reflects a character's psychological or emotional environment.

  True
• A static setting remains largely unchanged
• A gloomy setting always creates a somber mood.


  True
• To analyze setting, one must consider time, place, and cultural context
• A barren landscape in literature is often used as a symbol of emotional desolation