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What are the main differences between a short story and a novel?

A. A short story can be read in one sitting while most novels cannot.
B. A novel always has several main characters while short stories only have one.
C. A novel includes at least two different settings while a short story only has one.
D. A short story is based on a conflict between two people, while novels include many conflicts.

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i think its B because a short story does have other characters but only 1 main character.

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C

This is because a novel has much more time to incorporate multiply settings, while a short story does not.
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