Setting (EOC III Practice)

What does the setting reveal about Ms. Locke?

She has not taken care of her house.

How does the setting contribute to the plot?

by making the discovery of the carvings seem realistic

Which word best describes the setting at the very beginning of the story compared to the rest of story?

ordinary

Which sentence from the passage gives the best visual detail of the setting?

He saw the smooth ice walls that glowed an eerie blue.

What does the setting in the painting reveal about Stan?

He takes good care of his house.

How does the setting at the beginning of the story contribute to the plot?

It builds the suspense for what is going to happen in the story.

How does the setting affect Hadi?

It challenges Hadi to overcome the harsh environment and show his strong leadership.

At the beginning of the story, how does the setting influence Reynaldo?

It energizes him.

What is one way that the story would be different if it took place in a cold desert instead of a hot desert?

The characters would not have goats as livestock.

Which sentence from the passage best describes the way the setting sounds?

The cheerful trumpet bursts, smooth trombone moans, snazzy drum beats, steady bass plucks, and wild piano rifts infused the air with energy.

Which of the following words best describe the setting at the beginning of the story?

dangerous and dark

Which words best describe the setting at the end of the story?

idyllic, peaceful, lovely

How does the setting change from the bottom of the crevasse to the end of the ice tunnel that Reynaldo and Mads follow?

the scenery becomes more interesting

Which detail from the passage best shows that the narrator lives in a poor area?

I gave her a small smile and hurried to find my spot on the floor because there were no chairs or tables.

Why is the timeframe important in the story?

It creates tension because Farah is struggling to make it to the end of the long journey.

How does the setting affect Mads at the end of the story?

It excites him to the point that he wants to continue risking his life to photograph glaciers.

How does the time period of the story affect the plot?

It forces the page boy to get help from Matilda.

Why is the setting important to the plot?

It helps the reader understand why school is so important to the narrator.

How does the change from the setting in the museum to the setting in the painting contribute to the plot?

It illustrates the change that Stan desires in his life.

What effect does the setting have on Burnadette?

It inspires her creativity.

How does the setting in the first part of the wonder world affect Talea?

It lulls her into a sense of well-being.

What effect does the setting have on the older gentleman?

It makes him feel out of place.

At the beginning of the story, how does the setting affect Mads?

It makes him nervous.

How does the setting of the castle's interior contribute to the plot?

It makes it possible for the page boy to remain out of sight when he overhears things and when he hides the note.

How does the setting affect the young married couple?

It makes them uncomfortable.

How does the setting at the beginning of the story affect Theodore?

It motivates him to work hard for his dream.

How does the description of the outside versus the inside of the castle relate to the story?

It parallels the idea that the earl's relationships with his wife, the captain of his guards, and his trusted ally Lord Akril appear great on the outside, but on the inside, the relationships are dark and dangerous.

How does the setting of the story affect Casey?

It places temptation directly in his path.

How does the setting contribute to the plot of the story?

It provides the conflict between man and nature.

How does the setting contribute to the plot of the story?

It provides the conflict between the plane crash survivors and the natives.

How does the setting at the beginning of the story contribute to the plot?

It reflects the harsh working conditions and struggles of a miner in the early 1900s.

How does the change in the setting from the beginning to the end of the story contribute to the plot?

It shows how the main characters' situation changes from bad to good.

How does the change in setting from the beautiful wonder world to the repulsive wonder world impact the plot?

It signals that a problem is going to arise in the story.

How does the setting at the beginning of the story affect Sam?

It slowly drains his passion for life.

Which sentence from the passage best shows the setting of the whole story?

It stood about 150 feet on a cliff above the sea in Northumberland, England south of the famous Edinburgh Castle in Scotland.

How does the transition from the setting at the beginning of the story to the setting of the wonder world setting contribute to the plot?

The dramatic way that the setting changes from the regular world to the wonder world adds an element of mystery to the story.

Which sentence from the passage best shows what the setting at the beginning of the story looks like?

The lantern illuminated the rough, rocky, uneven walls and ceiling and the coal dust floating mysteriously in the air.

How does the setting affect the narrator?

The narrator suspects that she will not receive the same education as the boys because she lives in a place where females are treated differently than males.

How does the odd creature relate to the setting?

The odd creature controls the setting by choosing scenes from Talea's mind.

Which sentence from the passage best illustrates how the setting changes from pleasant to hideous?

The red flowers disappeared altogether, and the once-fragrant air started stinking of sulfur.

Which sentence from the passage best shows the setting?

The sea of hot, golden sand sank beneath Farah's feet.

How does the setting contribute to the mood in the story?

The setting changes depending on the mood in the story.

How does the setting in the painting relate to the setting in the museum?

The setting in the painting contrasts with the setting in the museum because the painting's setting is lively.

How does the setting contribute to the mood of the story?

The setting is dark and depressing and compliments the somber mood of the story.

Which sentence from the passage best shows what the setting is like?

The young married couple walked through the cramped, dust-infested house.

What does the setting at the end of the story reveal about the Forest People?

They are very sophisticated.

What does the setting reveal about the characters in the story?

They are very tough people.

What does the setting reveal about Burnadette?

she is orderly