Setting effect/Contribution to the Plot

I’m studying for my English class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?

attached is the story and rubric for this assignment.

Requirements:
? Length and format: 2-3 pages.
? The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the
2-3 page length of the essay.
? It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch
margins. Essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style.
? Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” etc.
? Please use the above sources and any outside sources you need to create a properly formatted
APA reference page.
? Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual
evidence.
? Skills to be assessed with this assignment: creating effective thesis statements, incorporating
text, responding to literature.
? Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct quotes,
paraphrases, and new information.