Question

Which element in a story can be helpful in understanding the story’s theme

Answer 1

Elements in a story that can be helpful to understand the story's theme would be a topic & summary of a story

Answer 2

Answer:

The element that can be helpful in understanding the story's theme is the conflict, mainly.

Explanation:

Conflict is an opposal of two sides of something, in which one side of it will want it or have it, and the other side will do everything they can to stop you from achieving that goal. That situation they are "fighting for" is usually the main theme, from which other themes revolve around.