What does cecily mean when she describes her uncle jack as being “very serious”? how does her definition of seriousness differ from miss prism? in what ways might their ages affect their views on the subject?

Which statement is true about the theme of a short story? a. the theme is directly stated in the story. b. the theme is the message the author wants to convey. c. the theme is the purpose of the story. d. the theme is the same as the subject of the story.