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How does the role of conflict differ in short stories, compared to novels and plays?

A.Conflict is much less important than in longer works.
B.The conflict is revealed at the end of the story.
C.There is usually just one central conflict.
D.Multiple conflicts are developed all at once.

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Answer:

C. There is usually just one central conflict.

Step-by-step explanation:

When writing novels and plays they are longer and more complex, giving them more ability to develop several conflicts. Short stories are designed to be read in one short and only need one conflict.

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Answer:

b the conflict revealed at the end of the story

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