Disney's Brave: How Setting Impacts Plot & Character Development

Have you ever seen the movie Brave?

• YES

• NO

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary terms in the corrects places to explain why the setting of a story is crucial to its plot and character development.

HOW DOES SETTING IMPACT THE PLOT OF A STORY?

1. 1. The setting of a story impacts the ​characters and the plot of a story

2. 2. It creates problems (conflict), sets the mood, shapes the characters, and changes the events.

3. 3. It creates more excitement, and deepens the audience's understanding of the storyline and characters. The setting helps shape the story and makes it exciting for the reader!

5. HOW DOES THE SETTING IMPACT THE CHARACTERS?

6. 4. The setting can also change the ​mood of the story. A dark, creepy cave might make the characters feel scared, while a sunny beach might make them feel happy and relaxed.

7. 5. The setting is important because it impacts what the ​characters do, how they feel, and the choices they make.

The setting of a story also helps the author to get the message or life lesson, its _____ of the story across to the audience.

Choose the BEST answer to the following statement.

"All of the fathers used huge exaggerations, to create vivid images in the audience's minds. This is an example of _____."

• alliteration

• personification

• hyperbole

• imagery

PART A:

How does the setting of the forest, and the character of the horse riding fast through the leaves, impact the character development of Queen Elinor's feelings about being in the forest and flung to the ground?

• She is feeling ecstatic to be in the forest.

• She is feeling angry about being in the forest.

• She is feeling afraid to be in the forest.

• She is feeling melancholy about being in the forest.

PART B:

Support your answer to Part A by answering the following question:

Once the setting, of the rune stones in the forest, is fully revealed, how does this impact Queen Elinor's character development?

• She goes from feeling ecstatic, to feeling sad that she has to leave the forest.

• She goes from feeling angry to feeling wary and a bit afraid, since she doesn't know what to expect next.

• She goes from feeling melancholy to feeling wary and a bit afraid, since she doesn't know what to expect next.

• She goes from feeling afraid, to feeling sad that she has to leave the forest.

Select all that apply.

How is the horse, Angus feeling when faced with the changing setting, of a spooky forest and the entrance of the blue creatures, and how does Queen Elinor respond to his feelings? HINT: There is more than 1 answer.

Remember when you get this kind of question you can select, 1, 2, 3, or 4 answers. Select as many as are correct.

• Angus is scared; Queen Elinor is frustrated with him.

• Angus is brave; Queen Elinor is afraid for him.

• Angus is weeping; Queen Elinor is compassionate with him.

• Angus is cautious; and Queen Elinor is impatient with him.

How does the new setting of the witches house, further impact the plot of the story?

• It moved the plot of the story along by guiding the story's events.

• It moved the plot of the story along by setting the mood.

• It moved the plot of the story along by revealing the witches evil plan.

• It moved the plot of the story along by creating excitement and suspense.

Select all that apply.

How does the setting of the King and Queen's bedroom impact both of the characters? HINT: There is more than 1 answer.

Remember when you get this kind of question you can select, 1, 2, 3, or 4 answers. Select as many as are correct.

• The bedroom setting allows the audience to further understand that Queen Elinor's mom is worried about her, loves her, and cares about her well-being.

• The bedroom setting allows the audience to learn more about the King and Queen's personalities.

• The bedroom setting allows the audience to see how all royal people get ready for bed at night.

• The bedroom setting allows them to have a private conversation and openly express themselves.

What is the conflict that is revealed in this movie scene?

• Queen Elinor's mom is worried about her because she doesn't want to get married.

• Queen Elinor's dad is happy to spend time with his wife.

• Queen Elinor's mom is frustrated with her tapestry weaving.

• Queen Elinor's dad is pretending to be her.

What type of figurative language was used in the oral storytelling recited by the King and Queen Elinor?

• onomatopoeia

• idiom

• hyperbole

• imagery