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Description
The Short StoryDefinition: A short story is a brief narration of a series of carefully arranged and related incidents in such a way that conflict and struggle are involved and resolved.
Structure: (How itβs put together)
A short story usually has a brief introduction followed by a series of events that leads to a climax and a conclusion. The climax of many short stories comes at the very end of the story.
Characteristics: (what makes it different from other types of writing)
one main character
one main incident
one plot
few minor characters
place and time are limited
Elements: (ingredients)
Setting
plot
characters
theme
conflict
point of view
In short stories usually one of these elements predominates.
