Mike cowered underneath the tree as he waited for the rain to stop. His brother was getting impatient and wanted mike to hurry up

Question

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

Answer 1

In this example, the setting (rain) has the most influence over the other story elements. The rain is dictating Mike's actions (cowering under the tree) and creating a sense of urgency for his brother. It is setting the tone and driving the conflict in the scene.