Use the sentences to answer the question.

“The house was covered 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?

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Responses

characters
characters

theme
theme

setting
setting

plot
plot

Setting has the most influence over the other story elements in this example. The description of the snow-covered house and quiet surroundings sets the scene for the entire story, impacting the characters' actions and feelings, as well as shaping the plot.