ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a function of the setting?
A
Create a mood or atmosphere
B
Show a different way of life
C
Explain a character’s motives
D
Symbolize an idea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Option D is the correct answer as the language spoken by characters is not connected to the time, environment or location of a story.

Detailed explanation-2: -Setting is one of the five essential elements of a story. It establishes the mood, reveals characters and conflicts, and gives clues to a story’s theme.

Detailed explanation-3: -Students are familiar with the four types of setting: physical, social, historical and psychological.

Detailed explanation-4: -The three types of setting are the elements of time, place, and environment (both physical and social). Each of these types contributes to building the setting of a story.

Detailed explanation-5: -The setting initiates the main backdrop and mood for a story. The setting can be referred to as story world or milieu to include a context (especially society) beyond the immediate surroundings of the story. Elements of setting may include culture, historical period, geography, and hour.

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