Which statement is not true about the theme of a short story?
a. the theme may be implied through clues found in the short story, such as how a character changes or how the conflict of the story is resolved.
b. the theme can be stated directly within a short story.
c. the central message of a short story is called the theme.
d. the theme of a short story is the plot—the actions that lead up to the story’s resolution.