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Chapter 7
Setting
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Literature
Undergraduate 2
09/04/2013

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Term
Setting
Definition
the elements of time and place.
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Types of setting
Definition
1. Integral setting: the essential
2. Backdrop setting: relatively unimportant
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Integral setting
Definition
when action, character, or theme are influenced by the time and space.
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Setting in historical fiction
Definition
Extremely important to make the story truly believable.
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How does setting affect mood?
Definition
It can create suspense or nostalgia; it evokes emotion within the characters and the plot itself.
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Symbol
Definition
is a person, object, situation, or action that operates on two levels of meaning:
1. the literal
2. the figurative
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Allegory
Definition
symbols that are emphasized or repeated and supported throughout the entire story.
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Folktale settings
Definition
they are vague and general, give off the feeling that it could happen anywhere.
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Legends
Definition
are unauthenticated stories handed down form local and regional traditionas.
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