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)

Question

use responses
responses
characters
plot
setting
theme

Answer 1

In the example, the most influential story element is the characters. The actions and emotions of Mike and his brother drive the plot and create conflict, while the setting and theme serve as backdrop and underlying message, respectively.