Which statement is not true about the theme of a short story?
A.The theme may be implied through clues found in the short story, such as how a character changes or how the conflict of the story is resolved.
B.The theme can be stated directly within a short story.
C.The central message of a short story is called the theme.
D.The theme of a short story is the plot—the actions that lead up to the story’s resolution.