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Characteristics of the Short Storg The short tale exists in all world literatures and is really a branch of narrative poetry. But the short story as a distinct literary genre is a relative newcomer to the literary scene, having been invented by De Maupassant in France in the latter half of the 19th Century.
The paper seeks to identify the cluster of essential features for a working definition of the short story, in an attempt to establish short fiction as a fully independent literary genre. I further explore the fundamental mode of thinking and of imagination generated by reading short fiction.
Because of the shorter length, a short story usually focuses on one plot, one main character (with a few additional minor characters), and one central theme, whereas a novel can tackle multiple plots and themes, with a variety of prominent characters.
1 maj 2014 · The paper seeks to identify the cluster of essential features for a working definition of the short story, in an attempt to establish short fiction as a fully independent literary genre.
GENRES AND SUBGENRES: CHARACTERISTICS AND EXAMPLES Literature Curriculum Objectives: Grades 3-12 Adventure Story Action is the main element. Main character usually goes on journey or mission and faces many challenges and choices. Suspense is featured prominently in the plot line.
The paper seeks to identify the cluster of essential features for a working definition of the short story, in an attempt to establish short fiction as a fully independent literary genre. I further explore the fundamental mode of thinking and of imagination generated by reading short fiction.
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE AND FOLKTALES. The songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a people as handed down orally before they were ever written down. Narrative story handed down within a culture. Stories were created by adults for the entertain-ment of other adults. Stories frequently involve trickery.
