The Setting of a Story The of a story is the background of the story. It is the where the story happens and the when it happens. It answers the questions of, and Setting: The Time of the Story Many stories have a historical background. These stories in the place in the Among the stories that take place in the past, some stories take place past, such as stories set in the 1960s. Other stories take place in the past such as stories that happen during the Roman empire or ages. Still other stories are in an imaginary These stories are predictions of what life be like. Setting and Mood Setting is important for setting the. an old house filled with dust and if the story happens on a of a story. In a story, helps to heighten the fear, especially night. Similarly, jungle or settings can help create a sense of adventure in adventure stories.​