the time and place in which a story occurs
can be imaginary or can be real
can determined by the story
can set the parameters for a story
give the location is helpful for readers to make assumptions about characters and events
setting and characters
setting is an integral part of the whole story
setting can affect characters' actions and feelings
be used to provide clues to a charater's mood
as a means of externalizing his or her inner turmoil
setting and sensory details
transference
transfer the emotions we are feeling onto
can be emotionally connected to the story