Use the sentence 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?

a. setting
b. plot
c. theme
d. characters

1 answer

In the provided sentences, the story element that has the most influence over the other story elements is:

a. setting

The setting, indicated by "underneath the tree" and "waiting for the rain to stop," creates the context for the characters' actions and emotions, influencing the plot and the dynamics between the characters.