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.
Hives could be both allergic and non-allergic and is very common. Allergy is a more common cause of hives in children than in adults. In addition to allergy to foods or other substances like drugs, hives may be triggered by direct physical stimulation such as temperature extremes, water, sun, and physical exercise. Viral infections and stress can also cause an outbreak of hives.