Why are the elements of a autobiographical narrative similar to those of a short story?

A. because the form is about stories from events in a writers life

B. because most writing forms include narratives

C. because it includes causes and effects

D. because the form is nonfiction

We can automatically rule out answer A, as short stories are not exclusively about the writers life.

That leaves B. C. and D.

B is incorrect as it is too vague in nature.

D is also incorrect as not all short stories are true or non fiction.

And so by process of elimination, the answer is C.