In a story, the <u>setting</u> is the <u>time</u> and environment or <u>place</u> in which the events develop throughout a narrative. It also applies to specific details about the characters' status, a historical period, and the <u>setting</u> can also be either real or fictional.
The <u>setting</u> is also useful to create a specific <u>atmosphere</u> and visual elements that enrich the story.
A reader might feel like they can relate to the situation that the writer is going through. They understand and therefor can relate emotionally to the situation.