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 hurry up.”

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

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theme
theme

plot
plot

characters
characters

setting

1 answer

In the example provided, the element that has the most influence over the other story elements is setting. The setting of the rain and the tree creates a situation that influences the characters' actions and emotional responses (e.g., Mike's fear and his brother's impatience).