Which statement is true about short stories? Short stories fit within a genre of literature called drama which includes tragedy,
comic drama, melodrama, and farce. A short story is a fictional story that is brief enough to be read in one sitting. Short stories, because they are short, require little craft or effort from the author. Short stories typically have a more complex setting than do novels.
The correct answer is B. A short story is a fictional story that is brief enough to be read in one sitting.
Explanation
the short story is a concise narrative that is based on real, fictitious or mixed facts, also, its extension is composed of a simple argument and handles few characters. These stories can be transmitted through orally or writing and usually leave a message or seek to awaken feelings in the reader or recipient of the story. On the other hand, in contrast to the novel that develops several stories at the same time, the story only develops a story. Finally, due to its short length, it can be read or reported in a sitting. For the above, the correct answer is B. A short story is a fictional story that is brief enough to be read in one sitting.
