In a short story any pronoun that indicates person or thing spoken of is given in the what person?

In a short story, any pronoun that indicates the person or thing spoken of is given in the third person.

This is the standard convention for most narrative writing.

Here's why:

* Objective perspective: Third person allows the author to present events and characters from a more objective viewpoint, without directly expressing their own thoughts or feelings.

* Immersion: It helps the reader become fully immersed in the story, experiencing events through the eyes of the characters.

* Flexibility: Third person gives the author the flexibility to move between different characters' perspectives, providing a broader understanding of the story's events.

While it's possible to write in first person (using "I" and "me") or second person (using "you"), these are less common in short stories and often used for specific effects.