Question

Which is a characteristic of a short story?

Answer 1

A, because short stories are usually meant for the purpose of morals, and C is not a characteristic of a short story due to the fact that those are actually reserved for well, longer stories, D does not fit as diagrams are almost literally never used in short stories besides the cover, and rhymed couplets are poem-related.

Answer 2

A mares the most sense I would say

So A is the answer

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