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A story's setting is the time and place in which it occurs. Many
stories have more than one. Like real people, characters travel to school and
work or move to a new home. Each new setting requires careful planning by
writers. These various settings will become the world where the characters
live.
A fully developed
setting enhances the tone and mood of a story. It can also lend insight into
the psyche of the characters who live there. How do they react to the weather,
the time of day, the restrictions of their society or the technology being
used? Does a natural disaster shape their lives in some way? Is their house on
a busy street or a quiet county lane? All these details add depth to the story.
Once a setting has
been created, writers must stick to the rules that regulate the place.
Consistency is key. If a character lives in the rural south during the Civil
War, they need to dress and speak like the people from that era. Readers need
to see horses and carriages, plantations, and the effects of slavery on
society.
If a character
started driving a Model-T Ford during this time period, that would be
historically inaccurate; however, if this story was based in the
science-fiction or fantasy realms, it would make perfect sense. But, there would still be rules governing
the world that the writer would have to adhere to. Deviating from the rules,
distracts and confuses readers who may lose interest in the story as a result.
My Setting Description
1- Urban
2- The Main Line
Section of Town
3- A place where the
affluent frequent
4- Dark
5- Early Fall
6- Cobble-stoned
streets
7-Large windows
8- Merchant District
9-Early 20th Century
10-Large trees with
leafy canopies
11- Lamppost
12- leaves strewn
across the street
13-quiet but
something's coming
For more inspiration on setting click here.
How did you describe the setting for the
picture?
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