Question

Which of the following is not a common element of short stories? A. They are shorter in length. B. They keep stories simple. C. They often have twists. D. They include subplots.

Answer 1

I'm going to assume "D."

Subplots are usually in longer stories because they connect the "subplot" with the main idea/"plot."

Answer 2

Option D. They include subplots is not a common element of short stories.

Step-by-step explanation:

Short stories are pieces of prose writing that can be read in one sitting. These stories are fictional narratives focused on an incident, or a series of linked incidents, that fully develop a theme. As they aim at unity of effect and deal with just a few characters, short stories do not usually include subplots.