Setting, Mood, and Imagery, Exams of Literature

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Setting, Mood,

and Imagery

UNIT 1: NARRATIVE ELEMENTS

A D A P T E D F R O M H O LT M C D O U G A L L I T E R AT U R E : G R A D E 9

Setting

PART 1

Setting The setting of the story is the time and place in which the action occurs. Setting is another literary element authors use to develop characters, create conflict, and symbolize ideas. Setting as an Influence on Characters Setting can influence characters by… ◦ determining the living conditions and jobs available ◦ shaping their personalities, their dreams, and their values Example: A poor, drought-stricken Midwestern farm town in the 1930s ◦ Despite months of grueling work, Joe’s crops are failing again. Realizing that his life may never improve, he becomes bitter and angry.

Imagery & Mood

PART 2

Imagery

Imagery is the recreation of a sensory experience via the use of vivid description. Writers use sensory language – specific words and phrases that appeal to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch – to help you visualize a scene.

Mood By using imagery and setting details, a writer creates the mood – or the atmosphere – of the story. A story’s mood can affect your emotional reaction to the characters and events. ◦ Tone = TEXT/THE AUTHOR ◦ Mood = ME