The Role of Setting in Driving Plot and Character Change

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1. The flooding river creates a sense of _____.
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What happens when the setting turns into a real threat? In this quiz, you’ll read “The Floodplain” and study how the rising river and nonstop rain push the plot forward. You’ll explain how the storm creates urgency, forces Avery to make difficult decisions, and helps her transform from fearful to... see moreconfident. By analyzing key setting details, you’ll see how the environment can shape a character’s actions—and even reveal inner conflict—until the story reaches its resolution.
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2. Match the setting detail to its effect.
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3. Avery's bravery grows because of the _____.
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4. Where does the story take place?

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The setting is clearly described as a farm near a creek and fields.

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5. How does the setting create the main conflict?

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The flood creates danger and drives Avery’s decision to act.

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6. What does the stormy setting symbolize for Avery?

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The dangerous weather mirrors her inner conflict — whether to follow orders or take action.

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7. If the story took place in sunny weather, the conflict would stay the same.

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Without the flood, Avery would not face a life-changing decision.

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8. Which detail best shows how the setting affects Avery’s choice?

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The rising water pressures Avery to rescue Maple immediately.

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9. How does the setting influence the story’s mood?

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The heavy rain and thunder make the reader feel anxious about the outcome.

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10. The flood changes Avery from scared to confident.

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Her actions show maturity and courage by the end.

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11. How does the author show that the setting drives the plot forward?

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Each event depends on how the flood changes the environment.

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12. Which sentence shows a change in Avery’s attitude toward the setting?

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She goes from being afraid of the storm to being confident in it.

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13. What word best describes the story’s tone?

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Although the story begins with danger, it ends with hope and strength.

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14. Which statement best summarizes how the setting affects the story?

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The storm creates the conflict and drives Avery’s transformation.

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The flooding river creates a sense of _____.
Match the setting detail to its effect.
Avery's bravery grows because of the _____.
Where does the story take place?
How does the setting create the main conflict?
What does the stormy setting symbolize for Avery?
If the story took place in sunny weather, the conflict would stay the...
Which detail best shows how the setting affects Avery’s choice?
How does the setting influence the story’s mood?
The flood changes Avery from scared to confident.
How does the author show that the setting drives the plot forward?
Which sentence shows a change in Avery’s attitude toward the...
What word best describes the story’s tone?
Which statement best summarizes how the setting affects the story?
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