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.

Well based on the summary,   the setting plays a big role in char. development since the cat has been spoiled and babied her whole life she has to figure out how to survive on there own for the first time. and since winter is coming the cat is faced with lots of dangers and troubles. but, like you said with the storm that brought an invasion of rats, since she is   a cat shell figure out how to kill and get food and the storm is the best way to learn right. can you mark me brainliest pls! read more on -

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "b.pahom wanted more land for himself so he could feel secure."these are the following choices: a.pahom wished for no more than to improve his family’s quality of life.b.pahom wanted more land for himself so he could feel secure.c. pahom wanted to his wife, who was never satisfied.d.pahom wanted to gain land and defeat the devil to avoid temptation.