Use the sentences to answer the question.

“The basketball team huddled together before the last play. When the whistle blew, they were all prepared to make the winning shot. Swish! The crowd went wild!”

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

(1 point)
Responses

plot
plot

theme
theme

setting
setting

characters

1 answer

In this example, the plot has the most influence over the other story elements. The focus is on the sequence of events, particularly the climax of the game, which drives the story forward and engages the reader.