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The importance of setting in a story

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Why is it essential that you know the setting of a piece of literature that you are reading? Does this add to the plot? Does it change what you think about the characters? Find out more by watching this lesson!

What is the mood implied by this setting: bright blue sky, a cliffside drive, and a nice new ride? Give your own description of a setting that would imply a similar mood.

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