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
Hives frequently occur following an infection or as a result of an allergic reaction such as to medication, insect bites, or food. Psychological stress, cold temperature, or vibration may also be a trigger. In half of cases the cause remains unknown. Risk factors include having conditions such as hay fever or asthma.
The itchy, red, raised rash that comes with allergic reactions is called hives -- or in fancy medical terminology, urticaria. Anything that causes an allergic reaction can cause hives. Some of the most common causes are bee stings, mosquito bites, soaps, detergents, foods, medications and plants. You don't have to touch something to develop hives. For instance, allergic reactions to food can result in hives.