What is the setting of the passage below? One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

winter in a train station of a busy city

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting? One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph.

Which questions about the story will the setting answer?

Where and when does the story take place?

What is the author's attitude toward the characters?

Who are the people the story is about?

Why did the author write the story?

Which sentence IS about the setting?

Sarah could barely see in the fog.

Sarah could not remember her name.

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground. The swings were rusted. The wood was rotted. There was silence except for the wind blowing through the dead leaves.

The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance, there was the pleasant noise of children laughing.

At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was still too early. But the warm smell of hot dogs and pretzels was already filling the air with the promise of fun.

The restaurant was packed. The waitress balanced three dishes on her arm and moved carefully around the large, round tables. Everyone's plates were full.

What is the primary function of setting in a story?

To establish the time and place of the story

To introduce the main character

Which of the following sentences best describes a setting?

The story takes place in a small village during winter.

The protagonist is brave and kind.

The main conflict is between two families.

In literature, what does the term 'setting' refer to?

The time and place where a story occurs

The sequence of events in a story

The main character's internal thoughts

The dialogue between characters

How can setting influence the mood of a story?

By affecting the characters' emotions and actions

By determining the story's length

Which of the following is an example of a setting that creates a sense of mystery?

A dark, abandoned mansion on a stormy night

A quiet library on a rainy afternoon

Why is setting important in a narrative?

It provides a backdrop for the characters and events

It determines the story's point of view

It reveals the author's personal opinions

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Setting tells you where and when a story occurs. Setting can include time and place. Read the following passage from Alice in Wonderland: Once in the wood, she was anxious to get back to her right size again, and then to get into that lovely garden. But how? Peeping over a mushroom, she beheld a large blue caterpillar... Which detail provides a clue where this passage takes place?

“Once in the wood…"

“A large blue caterpillar..”

“...get back to her right size again...”

“...with its arms folded”

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Setting is...

The main character's favorite spot

Where and when a story takes place

Only where the story takes place

Only when the story takes place

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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True or false: understanding setting is important because it helps us interpret the characters location and time period

True

False

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Why is practicing with sample questions beneficial for improving your multiple-choice question answering skills?

It makes the questions easier

It helps you become familiar with common question formats and traps

It is not beneficial

It allows you to memorize answers

Answer explanation

Practicing with sample questions helps you become familiar with common question formats and traps, improving your multiple-choice question answering skills.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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How do you practice ....?

speaking

listening

writing

reading

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How often do you practice ...?

reading

singing

listening

speaking

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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A setting that is essential to the plot of the story is...

Backdrop

Integral

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Setting Practice

Setting is...

True or false: understanding setting is important because it helps us interpret the characters location and time period

Why is practicing with sample questions beneficial for improving your multiple-choice question answering skills?

Practicing with sample questions helps you become familiar with common question formats and traps, improving your multiple-choice question answering skills.

How do you practice ....?

How often do you practice ...?

A setting that is essential to the plot of the story is...

A setting that is not essential to the plot of the story

What is the setting of the passage below?One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

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What is the setting of the passage below?
One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.