Use the sentence to answer the question “ the house was covered with a thick snow. As Joe continued walking towards the chimney smoke he realized how quiet his surroundings were” in the example, which story element has the most influence over the other story elements?
In this example, the setting has the most influence over the other story elements. The fact that the house is covered with thick snow and the surroundings are quiet sets the tone for the entire scene and influences the mood and atmosphere of the story.
