Which element of a short story would be most important to a story about a moral conflict? characterization
symbolism
theme
setting
language
plan

Characterization

Explanation:

Characterization will bring your character to life and further describe what is happening. Thus, your reader will get a better connection to the character.

This will result in the reader possibly caring more about their moral conflict and the written characterization of a character with a moral conflict will add a lot more flexibility with your writing.

the answer is the second one.

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