Question

When you attempt to interpret the theme of a short story, you are engaging in which activities?

Answer 1

Research

When you attempt to interpret the theme of a short story, you are engaging in which activities?

You're engaging in research since you're trying to identify the implication of the said short story, moreover, you are trying to define, comprehend and analyze the passage, position and message the short story is trying to communicate. Research allows you to delve in such areas in the story to support why a specific thought of idea was brought into.

Answer 2

Analyzing a story means to find basic facts about the story. You want to find the meaning of the story and supporting evidence for the meaning. The basic facts make the basic elements of the story. Since it is a short story, the title itself is also related to the facts and it is important to take that into account, as well.