Let's take a closer look at the setting. What is Setting? You probably remember from grade school that the setting is where the story takes place, like the woods or Grandmother's house. Actually, the setting of a story tells the time, place, and duration of a story and is told using techniques like imagery. Time
Sometimes a breakout of hives has nothing to do with allergies. 1  Other causes include: 2  infections, including colds. 3  exercise. 4  anxiety or stress. 5  exposure to the sun. 6  exposure to cold, such as from diving into a cold pool. 7  contact with chemicals. 8  scratching.
A. Hives, also known as urticaria, are an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps, patches, or welts on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a result of allergies, or for other reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting. The most common causes are foods, medicines, latex, or infections. 2  Insect bites and internal disease may also be responsible. 3  The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, soy, wheat, and milk.