Use the sentences to answer the question.

"Mike cowered underneath the tree as he waited for the rain to stop. His brother was getting impatient and wanted Mike to hury up."

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In the example, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements?

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characters

plot

theme

setting

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In the example provided, the story element that has the most influence over the other story elements is setting. The setting, which is under a tree during a rainstorm, influences the characters' actions and emotions (Mike cowering, his brother being impatient) as well as the overall situation or plot (waiting for the rain to stop).