which element of plot is important for understanding the theme of a story?
Also, be aware that a theme we determine from a story never completely explains the story. It is simply one of the elements that make up the whole. 3. PLOT. A plot is a causal sequence of events, the why for the things that happen in the story. The plot draws the reader into the characters lives and helps the reader understand the choices that the characters make. A plot's structure is the way in which the story elements are arranged. Writers vary structure depending on the needs of the story. For example, in a mystery, the author will withhold plot exposition until later in the story.