The ‘Settings’ in a novel refers to
- the point in the story where we first encounter the main character
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the overall social and physical background of the main events in the novel
- the home country of the hero or heroine
- the location where the main event in the novel takes place
- all the various places mentioned in the novel.
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The term "settings" in a novel typically refers to the overall social and physical background of the main events in the novel. It encompasses not just the physical locations where events occur but also the social, cultural, historical and sometimes even political contexts that influence the story's events and characters.