What is the verb phrase in the sentence? would you like a peanut butter sandwich for lunch? a. peanut butter b. would you like c. for lunch d. would like

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.