Which word means "the time and place in which a story takes place"? (1 point)

• character
O plot
• theme
• setting

setting

which word means the people, animals, and other ligures in a story? (1 point)

• setting
• characters
• themes
• plot

characters

How do story elements help a reader? (1 point)

• Story elements help a reader better understand an author.
• Story elements help a reader resolve a conflict.
• Story elements help a reader understand the meaning of a story.
• Story elements help a reader choose a book.

Story elements help a reader understand the meaning of a story.

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?
(1 point)
• setting
• theme
• plot
• characters

setting