Use the sentences to answer the question.

“The house was covered with a thick snow. As Joe continued walking toward the chimney smoke, he realized how quiet his surroundings were.”

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

(1 point)
Responses

plot
plot

setting
setting

theme
theme

characters

1 answer

The story element that has the most influence over the other story elements in the given sentences is setting. The description of the house being covered with thick snow and the quiet surroundings contributes significantly to the atmosphere and context in which the events (plot) occur, affecting the characters' experiences and the overall theme.