The correct answer is B. Often affect the way a story is told
Explanation:
The time and place in which an author writes refers to the historical period during which a literary work is written; the events that belong to the period and the context that includes geographical location, social context, cultural context, etc.
All these elements influence the story and multiple elements on it including plot, main conflict, characters values, personality and the setting of the story. This can be explained as authors usually include elements related to the real historical period and place and also elements such as values, beliefs or customs of the author are linked to the context in which the author lives and these are reflected in the story. Therefore, the time and place in which an author writes often affect the way a story is told.
