How do characters affect the plot of a story? (1 point)

• Characters reveal the setting.
• Characters reveal the theme.
• Characters create the action.
• Characters describe the plot.

• Characters create the action.

Characters are the driving force behind the events in a story. Their choices, actions, and decisions propel the plot forward. They engage in conflicts, make decisions that lead to consequences, and drive the story's events. Without characters, there would be no action or events to shape the plot.