Answer:
the theme
Explanation:
The element of any fiction, not just science fiction stories that is used during comparison to look for similarities in events is the theme.
The theme of a story is the general idea of the story that conveys the message the author is trying to convey.
I believe it is the third one. 11:00
The answer to your question would be B. !!!!!!!
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The servants do not "abscond" because Montresor tells them to stay at home; they do so because he tells them he will be gone all night. They don't care if he finds out that they all left to join in the carnival. He can't fire them because he can't get anybody to replace them.