Which of the following is not a necessary component of a short story? theme setting humor conflict

The correct answer is C. Humor

Explanation:

A short story is a type of narrative short text that usually tells a fiction set of events, because of this short stories must always include characters (individuals involve in the events), a plot (development of events), setting (context where events occur), theme (main message or idea) and conflict (situation character faces). However, "humor" is not one of the elements that are essential in a short story, instead, this is included depending on the author and for many readers, it makes the short story more interesting but a story is complete without it.

after the signature of the treaty of versailles in june 1919, germany lost nearly 25,000 square miles and a population of 7 million people. these territories included eupen-malmedy area and moresnet which were ceded to belgium. regarding relations with france, germany ceded the sovereignty of the saar coal mines to this country, as well as the provinces of alsace-lorraine.

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