Pretend I didn't just tell you that. Let's pretend:
- This building is where a family of retired elves live.
- This building is where a lonely widow lives with her pet tarantula.
- This building is where a 12-year-old boy has just moved in with his parents, who are movie producers.
Who else could live in this building?
Setting is all about place. Where a story takes place is important. Details about place, or setting, can make a story come alive. Described vividly, setting can be almost like another character.
The above photo was taken in winter.
Here's the same building in summer.
How would the season change the setting of the story? The building will still be there, but how do snow or leafy trees change what happens in the story?
You could also have fun naming the building:
- The McCreepie Mansion
- The Home for Abandoned Aardvarks
- The School for Wayward Snowmen
Write a story that takes place in this building. You choose: winter, summer, or both. Remember to include details about the setting to make your story come alive!
