Question

Which statement is not true about the theme of a story?
A. The central message of a short story is called the theme
B. The theme of a short story is the plot- the actions that lead up to the story's resolution
C. The theme can be stated directly within a short story
D. The theme may be implied through clues found in the short story, such as how a character changes or how the conflict of the story is resolved.

Answer 1

The question is asking which answer choice DOES NOT make sense about a theme of a story.

You could use choice A, C, and D as definitions for theme. So your answer that does not fit is B.

Answer = B. The theme of a short story is the plot- the actions that lead up to the story's resolution.

Good Luck! :)

Answer 2

Answer:

The theme of a short story is the plot-- the actions that lead up to the story's resolution

Explanation: