Question

Which of the following is an

example of a possible short story
theme?
A. Treat others like you would want to be
treated.
B. Joey and Emma, the main characters of the
story, should have treated each other better.
C. Emma was mean to Joey and paid the
consequences for it.

Answer 1

A. Treat others like you would want to be treated.

Step-by-step explanation:

Responses B and C merely describe a plot, possible conflict, or reader's opinion. The statement, "Treat others like you would want to be treated." expresses an overall theme, or repeated message/lesson that would implicitly appear in a shory story like this one.

Hope that helps!