What part of speech is a setting?

"Setting" itself is a noun. It refers to the time and place where a story takes place.

However, when describing a setting, you might use other parts of speech:

* Adjective: "The desolate setting was perfect for a horror story."

* Adverb: "The story was set beautifully in a medieval castle."

* Prepositional phrase: "The story takes place in a bustling city."

So, while "setting" is a noun, it often serves as the foundation for using other parts of speech when discussing the context of a story or other creative work.