Question

the plot is the story arc. the plot includes the exposition, the rising action, the conflict, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution. conflict conflict is the issue in the story. the types of conflict are usually internal or external. theme the theme is what the reader takes away from the story. themes can be singular words or phrases. what short story element is defined as the issue of the story? characters conflict setting

Explanation:

The text clearly states that conflict is the issue in the story.

Answer:

B. conflict