In the example provided, the characters have the most influence over the other story elements. Mike's actions and feelings, as well as his brother's impatience, drive the narrative. Their interactions and emotions shape the plot around their situation under the tree, and the setting (the tree and rain) serves to highlight their character dynamics rather than acting as the primary influence.
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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?
Characters
Setting
Plot
Theme
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