"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 1: Analyzing Setting

Question 1

Which statements describe postapocalyptic fiction? Check all that apply.It considers humanity and survival.It shows the results of a disastrous event.It focuses on laws and theories of science.It occurs after the end of one world or society.It highlights the role of technology on humanity.It investigates the impact that historical disasters had on people.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It considers humanity and survival.; It shows the results of a disastrous event.; It occurs after the end of one world or society.; It highlights the role of technology on humanity.

Question 2

What are characteristics of the setting of a story? Check all that apply.the time period in which a story takes placethe places where the action of a story occursthe cultural environment in which characters actthe characters who interact with other charactersthe ideas that the author conveys about being humanthe atmosphere created by descriptions of the time and placethe social rules that govern the characters in a given time or place

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the time period in which a story takes place; the places where the action of a story occurs; the cultural environment in which characters act; the atmosphere created by descriptions of the time and place; the social rules that govern the characters in a given time or place

Question 3

Which details establish the setting in this passage? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“in the house of the priesthood”; “a river . . . a great Dead Place”

"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 1: Analyzing Setting Answers

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