A short story tells the tale of a family's sailing trip when Hurricane Sandy is approaching. Rough waves and relentless rain threaten to capsize their boat for several days. Which of the following elements of setting would most likely not be present in the story?

Question

Mood
Weather
Social environment
Place

Answer 1

Most likely, the social environment would not be present in the story. The focus of the story is on the family's sailing trip and the dangerous weather conditions they face. The social environment, such as interactions with other people or the community, would not be the main focus of the story.