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Novel: From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith — Unit test

Question 5 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

What is setting?

Answer
A
the diction and syntax that creates the style in a piece of writing
B
the central message or insight revealed through a story
C
the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place
D
the central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere

Explanation

Setting is the time and place where a story happens, along with the social or historical circumstances that shape it. For example, a story might be set in a small town during a particular historical period. Choice C gives this definition; the other choices describe elements such as style or theme.

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