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

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

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Answer:

The last option

Step-by-step explanation:

Traditionally, short stories were meant to be read in a single sitting. They are mostly around 3,500 - 7,500 words.

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