Identify an example of an element of setting from at least THREE of the stories we have read (options include The Lottery, The 3rd and Final Continent, Reunion, Two of a Kind, The New Catacomb, or The Cask of Amontillado). 1. Quote the element. 2. Explain the what element is being revealed and how. 3. Identify how the setting impacts the plot of the story. by Ms. Quinby

jquin — 2025-10-01 18:55:11 UTC

From 'The Cask of Amontillado': 1. 'The vaults are insufferably damp.' 2. This describes the location of the story. The dark, maze-like location creates the perfect trap for Fortunato and enables Montresor's revenge plan to succeed, which 3. impacts how the story can be told.

sashimri000_1 — 2025-10-08 16:28:56 UTC

From 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson:

"The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and the bank..." (Jackson).
This describes the location of the story. The village has a square in the center of it, which is the perfect place for Tessie Hutchinson to be stoned to death at the end.
This impacts where the climax takes place, which is in front of the entire village.

selloli000_1 — 2025-10-08 16:33:23 UTC

In "Reunion", an example of the setting is, "he would meet me at the information booth at noon,"..."I saw him coming through the crowd."
This describes the location of the subway station. A large, crowded area by an information booth.
This impacts Charlie's first meeting with his father for the first time in 3 years.

sashimri000_1 — 2025-10-08 16:33:51 UTC

From "The Cask of Amontillado":

"We could see the bones of the dead lying in large piles along the walls. The stones of the walls were wet and cold" (Poe).
This describes the location of the story. The bones lying in large piles on the ground create a dark and creepy atmosphere.
This impacts the story because it creates a spooky mood for the reader.

2025-10-08 18:17:13 UTC

1. In "The Lottery" an example of setting is, "The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green." (Jackson).

The elements being revealed is location, time period and weather. However the most impactful element is weather. The quote is describing how the weather is and shows where their characters are located and what time of year this is happening.

3. The impact of this element is contrast. The nice warm weather is introduced to provide intrigues the reader by showing such a stark difference between the peacefulness and the calmness of their surrounding, in comparison to what occurs within the town.