Which statement best defines a theme in a short story? A. A theme helps reveal the order in which events occur in a story. B. A
theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot. C. A theme is the topic of a story, which the author develops through a particular tone and mood. D. A theme helps build tension between the characters in a story. E. A theme is the use of an object to represent a larger idea.
B. A theme is the central message, moral, or lesson conveyed using characters, setting, and plot.
Explanation:
Almost always a short story will share a central message, moral, or lesson through the use of characters, setting, and plot. That is why this statement best defines a theme in a short story.
