Identify the role of this setting:

It creates a conflict between a character and nature.

Infer the time period:

distant past, maybe Middle Ages

How can setting help convey the theme of a story?

Setting details can symbolize an important idea., Setting details can reflect a character's state of mind.

What are the main elements of setting?

time and place of the action of a story

How might a story of the Great Depression affect the choices a writer makes about character?

Writer might portray characters struggling to make a living.

What does this excerpt reveal about setting?

The culture of the setting values hospitality.

What does the parallelism in this description emphasize?

It emphasizes the peaceful mood of the setting.

Identify the setting's role:

The setting influences her to appreciate nature.

What is the most likely role of the setting in a story about . . .

creates conflict: the character must struggle with nature

How might setting affect the characters in a story?

can help determine their living conditions, can influence their values, feelings, and ideas

Identify the sensory language:

crack of thunder, lightning flashed

What effect does sensory language have in a description of setting?

descriptions more vivid, help readers imagine how characters experience the setting

Identify the mood of this setting:

The setting creates a joyful mood.

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1
Identify the role of this setting:
It creates a conflict between a character and nature.
It shows the character values nature.
It creates a tranquil mood.
It creates shows how the character learns about fear.
2
Infer the time period:
near past, maybe WWII
the Civil War
the Great Depression
distant past, maybe Middle Ages
3
What details indicate place in this excerpt?
"stern" and "rudder"
"ran" and "caught"
"Erik"
"investigate the noise"
4
How can setting help convey the theme of a story?
Setting details indicate a writer's ability.
Setting details can indicate a historical context.
Setting details can symbolize an important idea.
Setting details can reflect a character's state of mind.
5
What might this setting symbolize?
the renewal of life
the will to survive
the enduring nature of love
the cruelty of nature
6
What are the main elements of setting?
the environment that creates conflict for the characters
time and place of the action of a story
the context of a story
the overall mood
7
How might a story of the Great Depression affect the choices a writer makes about character?
Writer might portray characters who are naive or gullible.
The writer might describe characters who can't get along.
Writer might portray characters struggling to make a living.
Writer might include themes of hope.
8
What detail indicates time?
"In the forest"
"saw" and "screeched"
"A hawk"
"leaves had changed color"
9
What does this excerpt reveal about setting?
The culture indicates the villagers respect independence.
The culture of the setting values hospitality.
The villagers of this town are suspicious of outsiders.
The villagers rely on the changing seasons.
10
What does the parallelism in this description emphasize?
It emphasizes the peaceful mood of the setting.
It emphasizes the sound of the waves.
It emphasizes the seasonal nature of the ocean.
It emphasizes the skill the captain has steering the ship.
11
Identify the setting's role:
The setting creates a difficult environment she must escape.
The setting symbolizes her struggle to overcome her fears.
The setting creates a tense mood.
The setting influences her to appreciate nature.
12
What is the most likely role of the setting in a story about . . .
serves as a symbol: winter frequently represents death
creates conflict: the character must struggle with nature
creates mood: the snow creates a wintry theme
helps to show the feelings and values of the character
13
How might setting affect the characters in a story?
can help determine their living conditions
can influence their values, feelings, and ideas
setting always creates conflicts for the characters
certain characters can only live in certain settings
14
Identify the sensory language:
the clouds
crack of thunder
moving closer
lightning flashed
15
What effect does sensory language have in a description of setting?
creates an appropriate pace as the reader follows the story
descriptions more vivid
supports the figurative language a writer uses
help readers imagine how characters experience the setting
16
Identify the mood of this setting:
The setting creates a nostalgic mood.
The setting creates a drowsy mood.
The setting creates a joyful mood.
The setting creates a mood of terror.

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