Question

When the theme of a short story is given directly

A. the author states his message clearly and explicitly.
B. the author uses indirect methods to deliver his message
C. the author teaches us a valuable life lesson

Answer 1

The answer is a i believe

Answer 2

A. the author states his message clearly and explicitly.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the theme of a short story is given directly the author states his message clearly and explicitly because he is giving the message directly.