Setting Affects Plot

How can the geographical setting of a story influence the characters' decisions?

• It has no impact on the characters.

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  It affects their actions based on the environment they are in.

• It changes the characters' names.

• It determines the number of chapters.

What role does the time period play in shaping the characters' beliefs and actions in a story?

• It has no influence on their beliefs.

• It dictates the characters' names.

• It provides a context that influences their beliefs and actions.

• It only affects the book's cover design.

Does this statement tell how the setting affects the plot of the story?
It takes place on a small rock twenty miles or so from the mainland, "a small, bare piece of stone, about one hundred fifty feet long, perhaps forty wide."

• Yes

• No

Does this statement tell how the setting affects the plot of the story?
The waters around the island are treacherous and swarm with sharks.

• Yes

• No

Why do the officers and crew of the first patrol boat look at the lighthouse with a horrified expression?

• Sharks are circling the island.

• The light is completely covered by a seething mass of rats.

• Sharks are hungrily devouring the rats.

Does this statement tell how the setting affects the plot of the story?
Crazed by the sight of the rats, Le Gleo opens the door.

• Yes

• No

Does this statement tell how the setting affects the plot of the story?
Sailors are afraid of the "Flying Dutchman"

• Yes

• No

How does the setting of a story impact its plot development?

• It has no impact on the plot.

• It provides a backdrop that influences events.

• It only affects the characters' names.

• It determines the book's length.

In what way can the setting of a story affect the mood and atmosphere?

• It has no effect on mood.

• It creates a backdrop that enhances mood.

• It changes the characters' dialogue.

• It only affects the book's title.

Why is the setting important in understanding a story's conflict?

• It is irrelevant to the conflict.

• It provides context that shapes the conflict.

• It only affects the story's genre.

• It determines the number of characters.