“each person in the united states eats about 23 lbs. of pizza every year. that is about 46 slices of pizza per person per year.” which strategy for introductions does this passage use?

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.