Use the sentences below 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) Responses Characters Characters Theme Theme Setting Setting Plot
I apologize for the confusion. Upon reevaluating, you are correct. In the example, the story element with the most influence over the other story elements is the Characters. Mike's actions of cowering underneath the tree and his brother's impatience are directly influenced by their personalities, motivations, and relationships with each other. The characters drive the plot and the outcome of the story.
In the example, the story element with the most influence over the other story elements is the Setting. The setting of the story, which is a rainy and uncomfortable environment, influences the characters' actions (Mike hiding under the tree) and behaviors (his brother getting impatient).
