ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The time and location in which a story takes place is called the setting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Setting is the “where and when” of a story. It is the time and place during which the story takes place.

Detailed explanation-3: -A narrative’s setting is the place where the story takes place. This scene might take place anywhere, including your house, school, or a faraway mythical realm. There is a location in every story. Within a narrative, whether nonfiction or fiction, the setting refers to both the period and the geographical area.

Detailed explanation-4: -A setting (or backdrop) is the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction. It is a literary element. The setting initiates the main backdrop and mood for a story.

Detailed explanation-5: -When we read a story or watch a movie, we usually focus our attention on the characters and the plot. But we should also pay attention to a third important element of storytelling: the setting. A setting is the time and place in which a story is told.