Which of these applies to the author of a story, but not the narrator?

Question

determines the characters, setting, and plot
tells the story for a specific purpose
shares thoughts and feelings of the characters
can be a character in the actual story

Answer 1

The option that applies to the author of a story, but not the narrator, is: "determines the characters, setting, and plot."

The author creates the overall structure and elements of the story, including characters, setting, and plot, whereas the narrator tells the story but typically does not have the same level of authority or control over these elements. The other options can apply to both authors and narrators, depending on the context.