Setting of a Story

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What is the setting of a story?

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The place and time where the story happens

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Which of the following is an example of the setting in a story?
The main character's favorite color,
The time of day and year when the story takes place,
The main character's best friend,
The problem the characters need to solve

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The time of day and year when the story takes place

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In which setting would you most likely find characters wearing swimsuits and playing in the sand?

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A sunny beach in the summer

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If a story is set in a big city with tall skyscrapers and bustling streets, which word best describes the setting?

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Urban

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Which of the following is NOT part of the setting in a story? The weather, The time period or era, The main character's name, The physical surroundings

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The main character's name

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In a story set in ancient Egypt, what might you expect to see in the setting?

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Pyramids, pharaohs, and the Nile River

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If a story takes place in a haunted house with creaky floors, cobwebs, and spooky noises, what kind of setting is it?

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Mysterious

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Which of the following settings is most likely for a story about a young girl exploring a magical forest filled with talking animals? A shopping mall, A school library, A cozy home, An enchanted forest

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An enchanted forest

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What does the setting of a story help readers do?

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Imagine where and when the story is happening

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Imagine a story set on a spaceship traveling to distant planets. What kind of setting is this?

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Science fiction