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Setting is the backbone of our plot. It is where the story is set. Every person, whether real or imaginary is a product of their environment and this is especially true of characters in fiction.
Move a character from a particular setting and their story will change. Imagine the movie 'Fargo' without the snow and desolation of Montana. In 'Unforgiven', William Munny, would have acted entirely differently had he been a bank clerk in modern day Cardiff (Wales) instead of a former gunslinger turned breadline dirt farmer in the unpredictable Wild West. 'Little Dorritt' by Charles Dickens would never have worked in a contemporary setting, without debtor's prisons, the Circumlocution Office and with today's relatively easy access to solicitors, attorneys and lawyers.
Setting is not just a matter of where and when. In his book, 'Story', Robert McKee argues that setting has four dimensions:
Period - a story's place in time and history. Contemporary, historical, or futuristic? Only rarely is Period unimportant, such as in romances such as Watership Down, Animal Farm and Bambi.
Duration - how long do the events in your story last? Hours, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries, or even longer? Location -- where in the world (or universe) is your story set? Wimbledon, Wisconsin or the planet Wu? Level of Conflict -- what struggles do your characters experience? Are these conflicts entirely internal or are they caused by outside factors such as war, famine or lawlessness?
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What are the three main ingredients of literature?
There are actually three main ingredients that make up literature. These are the setting of the story, the plot, and the character development. A good plot suffers without interesting, well developed characters, and interesting characters become less so when the plot starts to fall apart. A well-written setting helps the reader visualize important aspects of the story.
Youre reading a story in which the characters setting and plot events represent things or ideas beyond their literal meaning in the story This story is an example of?
allegory
Is a plot an adjective?
No, a plot is a noun. To plot is a verb.
What is a plot triangle?
It is a diagram of a plot showing beginning, middle, and end of the story's plot.
The stage of a plot in which setting is introduced is called?
exposisiton
Is a plot mountain a plot diagram?
Yes, it is
What is the plot diagram for Lather and Nothing Else?
http://prezi.com/l_blz7fwlu9a/lather-and-nothing-else-plot-diagram/ http://prezi.com/mvjwf2ck6ovk/copy-of-lather-and-nothing-else-plot-diagram/ http://prezi.com/l_blz7fwlu9a/lather-and-nothing-else-plot-diagram/
What is the relationship between the setting and the plot in The Crucible?
What is the relationship between the setting and the plot in The Crucible?
What is the setting's relationship to the plot?
The setting is where and when the story occurs. If you don't have a setting, it's very hard to understand and enjoy the plot.
What describes the rising of a plot in any story?
A plot diagram.
The purpose of a plot diagram?
jhjh
What is the exposition of the movie Despicable Me on a plot diagram?
What is the exposition of the movie Despicable Me on a plot
What information is need to plot a star on h-r diagram?
You need to know the luminosity and temperature of star in order to plot it on the HR diagram.
What information is needed to plot a star on the H-R diagram?
You need to know the luminosity and temperature of star in order to plot it on the HR diagram.
How do you relate the setting to the plot actions?
Setting is the time, place, and social environment of the story. You have to set your plot somewhere and somewhen.
Why is a plot diagram helpful?
to organzie things
What are the three main ingredients of literature?
There are actually three main ingredients that make up literature. These are the setting of the story, the plot, and the character development. A good plot suffers without interesting, well developed characters, and interesting characters become less so when the plot starts to fall apart. A well-written setting helps the reader visualize important aspects of the story.
