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SHORT STORIES: SHORT STORIES Short does not always mean simple.
Literature is made up of many different forms of genres of writing.: Literature is made up of many different forms of genres of writing. Short Stories
Novels
Diaries
Poetry
Essays
Myths
Legends
Folk Tales
Drama
Letters
Novelettes
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Slide3: Both the novel and the short story contain many elements of literature, such as plot, character, and conflict.
Slide4: Both are narrative, meaning they tell a story, and both are considered examples of prose, meaning they are all written in paragraph form, without rhyme or rhythm.
Now that we have look at the similarities. Three main differences between a short story and a novel are:: Length
Compression
Unity Now that we have look at the similarities. Three main differences between a short story and a novel are:
Length: Length A short story can usually be read in one sitting.
Compression: Compression Short stories focus on one major event, usually resolving a conflict.
Unity: Unity Usually all information revolves around the main conflict.
History and Interesting Stuff: History and Interesting Stuff A short story is a work of fiction meant to entertain.
Edgar Allen Poe (1809-1849), 19th century American story writer, is known as the modern orginiator of the short story.
The titles of short stories are always written in “quotations”. The titles of novels are always underlined.