Question

What is setting?

the diction and syntax that creates the style in a piece of writing
the central message or insight revealed through a story
the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place
the central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere

Answer 1

the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place

Answer 2

the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place