“The house was covers with a thick snow. As Joe continued walking toward 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?
Plot
Theme
Characters
Setting
Setting
The setting of the story (house covered in thick snow, quiet surroundings) has the most influence over the other story elements as it sets the tone, mood, and atmosphere for the story. It affects the actions of the characters (Joe walking towards the chimney smoke) and can also influence the plot and theme of the story.