Ethos is often mistakenly classified as something but this is actually a form of pathos. a)an appeal to the audience's sense of right and wrong b)an appeal to the speaker's credibility c)an appeal to the audience that highlights the speaker's credibility

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.