The correct answer is D. Subtext
Explanation:
In narratives such as short stories or novels, the subtext refers to implicit or hidden meanings or ideas in a story. This implies the subtext is not directly stated but it can be known by carefully analyzing the elements in a story and discovering their real meaning. This applies to elements such as themes (underlying messages) or to motives (reason's for a character's behavior). Additionally, the subtext makes a story more complex or profound. Thus, the implicit ideas, thoughts, or motives are the subtext.
