Character and Setting Analysis

The night was cold and dark, and the wind was blowing.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

Juan sat still for a long time, thinking about his situation. He could follow the scouts or wait until they returned to see what they had discovered.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

Harriet Tubman was a strong-willed woman, who did not let others push her around.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

Sunlight danced on the forest floor as the gentle breeze stirred the leaves of the delicate trees.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

It was a scorching hot day at the beach, and the sun was bright.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

“Hey, watch out!” Brodie exclaimed. “That isn’t something you should eat!” “But it looks yummy!” replied Lily.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

The old library was filled with dusty books and the smell of ancient paper.

• character, direct

• character, indirect

• setting, direct

• setting, indirect

Maria always had a smile on her face, even when things were tough.

• setting, direct

• character, indirect

• character, direct

• setting, indirect

The bustling city streets were alive with the sound of honking cars and chattering people.

• setting, direct

• character, indirect

• character, direct

• setting, indirect

The garden was a riot of colors, with flowers blooming in every shade imaginable.

• setting, indirect

• setting, direct

• character, direct

• character, indirect