Questions: What short story element is most evident in the following passages from "A Great Mistake"? "The babe came often to this corner .... He had never ventured very near to the stand.... One day, however ... He sidled nearer ... The Italian turned his paper... The babe ... again put forth his hand" A. Setting B. Plot C. Theme

The answer is B. Plot

The setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs. While the passage does mention a specific location ("this corner" and "the stand"), the focus is not on describing the environment or the time period. Therefore, setting is not the most evident element in these passages.

The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. In the passage, there is a clear progression of actions: the babe often comes to the corner, he has never ventured near the stand, but one day he sidles closer, and the Italian turns his paper as the babe reaches out. This sequence of events suggests a development in the story, making plot the most evident element.

The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story. The passage does not provide enough information to identify a specific theme, as it focuses more on the actions and interactions between the characters. Therefore, theme is not the most evident element in these passages.