Why is it important to describe the setting in a narrative?

Question

Select all that apply.

Responses

It provides important information about the environment of the story.
It provides important information about the environment of the story.

It allows the author to use unusual vocabulary.
It allows the author to use unusual vocabulary.

It makes sure that the exact time can be identified in every story.
It makes sure that the exact time can be identified in every story.

It positions the reader in place and time.

Answer 1

The important reasons for describing the setting in a narrative include:

• It provides important information about the environment of the story.
• It positions the reader in place and time.

The other options about using unusual vocabulary and ensuring that the exact time can be identified are not primary reasons for describing the setting.