Plot and Setting

If that passage below were set at Lena's birthday party, what could you infer?

• Lena might have received an unexpected present.

• Lena might be mad at her best friend.

• Lena might be a very selfish character.

• Lena might be talking to her uncle.

How does the setting at the party affect the plot of the story?

• Heartbeat was extremely cold at the party, forcing himself to leave and not talk to Sarah.

• Because the room was so hot, he was forced to remove layers of clothing, which allowed him to realize how much better he felt without them.

What is an example of a setting?

• Cinderella and her wicked step-mother

• Cinderella lost her slipper

• The Prince's castle

• The Prince and Cinderella lived happily ever after

What is a story's setting?

• When the story takes place

• Where the story takes place

• When/Where the story takes place

• A house

Choose any that apply: How does an author create a setting?

• Refer to specific time and place

• Provide clues about place and time using details that correspond to historical eras/events

• Describe weather and surroundings

• Weave details into descriptions of action

What information is needed to define the setting of a story?

• Time and direction

• time and place

• round or flat characters

"There were no other hats or coats in the hallway" - Why does the author include this detail?

• Foreshadowing

• Setting and Mood

Ayana sat on the grass and painted a picture of what she saw. She painted cows, pigs, and chickens. What is the setting?

• the farm

• the zoo

• the carnival

• the backyard

What is the primary function of the setting in a story?

• To provide a backdrop for the action

• To introduce the main characters

• To create conflict

• To resolve the plot

Which of the following best describes the relationship between plot and setting?

• The plot is independent of the setting

• The setting influences the plot

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot

• The plot determines the setting