Use the sentences to answer the question.

“The house was covered with a thick snow. As Joe continued walking toward the chimney smoke, he realized how quiet his surroundings were.”

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

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theme
theme

characters
characters

setting
setting

plot
plot
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In the example provided, the most influential story element is the setting. The description of the house covered in snow and the quiet surroundings significantly shapes the atmosphere and context in which the characters (like Joe) and the plot actions take place.