setting
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
The time and place in which the events of a story happen.
Usage notes
Setting includes not just place and time but also the social and cultural conditions surrounding a story.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the novel is a small fishing village in the 1950s."
Answer: setting
In your own words, what does "setting" mean?
The time and place in which the events of a story happen.
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