Question

Which statement is true about prewriting a short story? Prewriting helps figure out who the main character is so you can begin drafting the story. You should avoid brainstorming or freewriting while planning a short story because it may result in ideas that will take too long to develop. To sketch a character for your story, you need to be able to draw well. A book of quotations can provide inspiration for a character or theme.

Answer 1

The answer would be the first choice.

Answer 2

Of the choices you provided the correct one is the first option "Prewriting helps figure out who the main character is so you can begin drafting the story." With a character already though of  writing a story becomes much easier.