3.4 Setting
3.4 Setting
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Describe the setting by citing key details from the text
Chapters: the exit 8 Big Top Mall and video arcade; the littlest big top on earth; gone; artists; shapes in the clouds; imagination; the loneliest gorilla in the world; tv; the nature show
Describe the setting by citing key details from the text
Chapters: the exit 8 Big Top Mall and video arcade; the littlest big top on earth; gone; artists; shapes in the clouds; imagination; the loneliest gorilla in the world; tv; the nature show
A. What is setting?
A. What is setting?
Setting is the time and location of a story. It sets the scene and mood for a literary work. The setting of a story can be a real geographical place or a made-up fantasy location. 1
Setting is the time and location of a story. It sets the scene and mood for a literary work. The setting of a story can be a real geographical place or a made-up fantasy location. 1
B. What are the elements of a 'setting'?
B. What are the elements of a 'setting'?
There are three important elements of a setting:
There are three important elements of a setting:
1. Time: Time is when the story takes place.
1. Time: Time is when the story takes place.
2. Place: Place is where the story occurs.
2. Place: Place is where the story occurs.
3. Mood: The mood is the feeling the time and place create. 1
3. Mood: The mood is the feeling the time and place create. 1
C. How does the setting influence the characters and the plot?
C. How does the setting influence the characters and the plot?
Many times the setting highlights the elements of the plot.2
Many times the setting highlights the elements of the plot.2
For instance, if you begin reading a story that takes place in a remote spot in the desert, you know that most likely you are not going to be reading about attending a fancy party or a sports game at a crowded stadium. You can make predictions as you read and some of those predictions will be easy to make because of the setting. You might find mystery in the lonely desert. The story might be about animals and people who live in remote places, or the story might be about the beauty of a remote desert.2
For instance, if you begin reading a story that takes place in a remote spot in the desert, you know that most likely you are not going to be reading about attending a fancy party or a sports game at a crowded stadium. You can make predictions as you read and some of those predictions will be easy to make because of the setting. You might find mystery in the lonely desert. The story might be about animals and people who live in remote places, or the story might be about the beauty of a remote desert.2
In The Three Little Pigs, one setting—the rickety houses of two of the pigs—supports the plot that the pigs aren’t safe from the big bad wolf. It’s not until the setting changes to the brick house built by the third pig that we see the pigs are safe.2
In The Three Little Pigs, one setting—the rickety houses of two of the pigs—supports the plot that the pigs aren’t safe from the big bad wolf. It’s not until the setting changes to the brick house built by the third pig that we see the pigs are safe.2
Watch the video below to learn more about how the setting influences plot.
Watch the video below to learn more about how the setting influences plot.
Vid: 4.1: The Importance of Setting in a Story
D. What is the setting of 'The One and Only Ivan'?
D. What is the setting of 'The One and Only Ivan'?
The setting of 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is crucial to the plot of the story. The novel takes place in a shopping mall called the Big Top Mall, where Ivan, a silverback gorilla, has lived for almost his entire life. The mall is located on the outskirts of a small town in the United States, and the setting provides the context for Ivan's life and the other animals that live with him.
The setting of 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is crucial to the plot of the story. The novel takes place in a shopping mall called the Big Top Mall, where Ivan, a silverback gorilla, has lived for almost his entire life. The mall is located on the outskirts of a small town in the United States, and the setting provides the context for Ivan's life and the other animals that live with him.
This setting influences the plot in several ways.
This setting influences the plot in several ways.
1. The confinement of the animals in the mall sets up the central conflict of the novel: Ivan's desire for freedom. Throughout the story, Ivan yearns to return to the jungle, where he was born and raised. His captivity in the mall, therefore, serves as a constant reminder of his captivity and his desire to escape.
1. The confinement of the animals in the mall sets up the central conflict of the novel: Ivan's desire for freedom. Throughout the story, Ivan yearns to return to the jungle, where he was born and raised. His captivity in the mall, therefore, serves as a constant reminder of his captivity and his desire to escape.
2. The setting helps to establish the relationships between the characters in the novel. The other animals that live in the mall, such as Stella the elephant and Bob the dog, have formed close bonds with Ivan over the years, and their interactions with each other are shaped by their shared experiences of captivity.
2. The setting helps to establish the relationships between the characters in the novel. The other animals that live in the mall, such as Stella the elephant and Bob the dog, have formed close bonds with Ivan over the years, and their interactions with each other are shaped by their shared experiences of captivity.
3. The setting also serves as a metaphor for larger societal issues, such as the exploitation of animals for human entertainment and the importance of animal rights. The mall represents a larger system of exploitation and oppression, and Ivan's story serves as a powerful commentary on the ethics of keeping animals in captivity for human pleasure.
3. The setting also serves as a metaphor for larger societal issues, such as the exploitation of animals for human entertainment and the importance of animal rights. The mall represents a larger system of exploitation and oppression, and Ivan's story serves as a powerful commentary on the ethics of keeping animals in captivity for human pleasure.
Summary:
Summary:
Setting is where and when a story takes place. Together, the time and place of the story establish a mood or environment.
Time: What is the time of the day/year or time period?
Place: Where is most of the story taking place?
Mood: How does the setting of the story make you feel?
The setting can sometimes be tied directly to the story’s conflict, making it very important, and other times it can play a minor role.
The novel takes place in a shopping mall called the Big Top Mall, where Ivan, a silverback gorilla, has lived for almost his entire life.
The setting of 'The One and Only Ivan' plays a critical role in shaping the plot of the story, as it provides the context for Ivan's life and the relationships between the characters. Additionally, the setting serves as a metaphor for larger societal issues, such as the exploitation of animals for human entertainment and the importance of animal rights.
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