Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the primary purpose of a setting in a work of literature?

To give the protagonist a goal.
To increase the tension in a scene.
To provide readers with insight into a character’s personality.
To contribute to the development of the central conflict.

The correct answer is: To contribute to the development of the central conflict.

A setting in a work of literature is used to create a specific atmosphere and enhance the overall mood of the story. It can also serve as a way to establish the time and place in which the story takes place. While some settings may provide a goal for the protagonist, this is not the primary purpose. Similarly, while a setting may contribute to the tension in a scene, this is not its main purpose. While a setting can give insight into a character's personality, this is not its primary purpose either. The primary purpose of a setting is to contribute to the development of the central conflict. This means that the setting plays a key role in driving the plot forward and creating obstacles and challenges for the characters to face.