Use the sentences to answer the question. “Mike cowered underneath the tree as he waited for the rain to stop. His brother was getting impatient and wanted Mike to hurry up.” In the example, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements? (1 point)

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The characters have the most influence over the other story elements in this example. Mike's actions and emotions (cowering and feeling impatient) impact the plot (him waiting for the rain to stop) and create tension between him and his brother.