Unit 1:  Theory

LESSON 2:  THE SHORT STORY (2 DAYS)

"Life is too short for a long story." - Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762), British society figure, letter writer

INTRODUCTION

A short story is a piece of prose fiction, usually under 10,000 words, which can be read at one sitting.  Artistically, a short story is intended to create an impression via character, conflict, theme, setting, symbols and point of view.  Every detail contributes to this one impression - a unity of effect.  A short story is personal, part of the author, and modern short stories are more concerned with character than action.

 RESOURCES

short story NOTES
The Short Story - Multimedia Presentation (Calgary Academy)

"The Possibility of Evil"

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