key term - Changing Settings

Definition

Changing settings refer to instances where characters transition from one location to another within a narrative. These changes can impact the story's pacing, tone, and character dynamics.

Related terms

Setting Shifts: Setting shifts occur when there is a sudden change in the environment without necessarily involving character movement.

Dynamic Settings: Dynamic settings are those that undergo significant transformations throughout the course of a story due to events or actions by characters.

Travel Narratives: Travel narratives focus on journeys undertaken by characters across various places and explore how these experiences shape their identities or perspectives.