2. When the story takes place. This could be: Time of day Time of year The past, present, or future Time
3. This is where the story takes place. It could be: Another town Another state Another country A different planet Place
4. The author will use details to bringthe reader into the story. Details can include all five senses Sight Hearing Smell Touch Tastes The more vivid the details, the more the reader will be “sucked into” the story. Details
5. Details that help create a specific mood in the story are said to create atmosphere. Authors choose their words very carefully in order to make the reader feel a specific way. Atmosphere Frightening Happy Sad Mysterious
