Which is a characteristic of a short story?

a. it includes larger than life characters.
b. it includes a lesson to follow in life
c. it contain particular features within the plot
d. it tells about a real event

i think its b or c

It contains a particular feature within the plot.

Explanation:A short story is usually a blend of a single plot, incident, limited characters and very specific themes indicating towards a particular issue or conflict. It may or may not be about a real event. In fact Sometimes these stories portray a real event with a twist or a real event is represented through certain fictional characters. Consequently, may or may not provide a lesson to life as very often we see numerous stories written merely for entertainment, for example the fairy tales which not always necessarily offer a moral lesson to the kids. Apart from these, the plot of a short story contains special features due to its form like focusing on a single event with limited characters and pre-specified climax and themes.

i'm pretty sure it is 1) wants to hide her true feelings about robert. i'm sorry if it is wrong. good luck! : d