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Define atmosphere in literature.
The overall feeling or environment created by the setting and events.
Define mood in literature.
The emotional tone of a work; how the reader feels.
What is the function of setting as a determinant?
Setting dictates resources and opportunities available to characters, shaping their desires and actions.
What is the role of setting as a revealer of character?
A character's environment can reflect their social status, personality traits, and values.
Explain setting as an active participant.
Setting creates challenges/opportunities for characters, sometimes acting almost as a character itself.
How does a character's home environment reveal their personality?
An organized home might suggest a meticulous character, while a cluttered home might suggest a carefree one.
How does limited access to resources shape a character?
Limited access can shape a character's desires, motivations, and actions, often leading to resourcefulness or desperation.
How do challenges within a setting drive character development?
Challenges and opportunities within a setting can force characters to adapt, grow, or decline, revealing their true nature.
What might a forest symbolize in literature?
Mystery, the unknown, danger, or a journey of self-discovery.
What might a beach symbolize in literature?
Relaxation, freedom, transition, or the boundary between known and unknown.
What might a city symbolize in literature?
Civilization, corruption, opportunity, or alienation.
What might a house symbolize in literature?
The self, security, family, or confinement.
What might seasons symbolize in literature?
Spring: rebirth, Summer: vitality, Autumn: decline, Winter: death/dormancy.