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AP English Literature and Composition Flashcards: Function Of Setting Short Fiction

Study Function Of Setting Short Fiction in AP English Literature and Composition with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the term for setting that contrasts with characters to highlight traits or themes?

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ANSWER

Setting as foil. Contrasting environments illuminate character qualities through opposition.

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AP English Literature and Composition: Short Fiction

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Read the following excerpt from a short story: The church fellowship hall smelled of coffee that had been reheated too many times. Folding chairs stood in careful rows, their metal legs squeaking whenever someone shifted, as if the room objected to discomfort being noticed. On the wall, a bulletin board held flyers for potlucks and grief groups, the paper corners thumbed soft. After the service, Denise lingered by the coat rack, watching strangers hug like they had rehearsed it. How does the setting function in the excerpt?
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