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Setting. Setting includes the time and place in which the story takes place. There are two main types of setting: Integral Setting —essential to the plot; influences action, character, or theme. Integral Setting is important for 5 main reasons:
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Setting • Setting includes the time and place in which the story takes place.
There are two main types of setting: • Integral Setting—essential to the plot; influences action, character, or theme. • Integral Setting is important for 5 main reasons: • can provide necessary background information • can create mood • can become a principal force and threaten characters; it creates conflict • can be used to advance the plot • can illuminate a character
There are two types of setting (continued): • Backdrop Setting—relatively unimportant to the plot.