Setting

Place - geographical location. Where is the action of the story taking place?

Time - When is the story taking place? (historical period, time of day, year, etc)

Environment

• Weather conditions - Is it rainy, sunny, stormy, etc
• Social conditions - What is the daily life of the characters like?
• Mood or atmosphere - What feeling is created at the beginning of the story?
• Culture- Types of food, clothing, religion, race, etc