Setting

A. Setting includes the time and place in which the story takes place.

There are two main types of setting:1. Integral Setting—essential to the

plot; influences action, character, or theme.

Integral Setting is important for 5 main reasons:1) can provide necessary background

information2) can create mood3) can become a principal force and threaten

characters; it creates conflict4) can be used to advance the plot5) can illuminate a character

There are two types of setting (continued):

2. Backdrop Setting—relatively unimportant to the plot.