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Which statement is true about the theme of a short story? a. the theme is directly stated in the story. b. the theme is the message the author wants to convey. c. the theme is the purpose of the story. d. the theme is the same as the subject of the story.

What is a flat character? a. one that is well developed b. one with limited traits c. one with varied traits d. one that is realistic

When an author introduces a new character in a short story, he or she must quickly establish the character's key traits. in this portion of the narrative, the author misses an opportunity to develop mr. valentine. rewrite this section of the story to better establish mr. valentine as a complex character.