Basic Elements of a SHORT STORY

Basic Elements of a SHORT STORY

1. ORIGIN

   • GB + USA 19th c.
   • newspapers

2. DEFINITION

   • short narrative
   • single Story line
   • special moment in time

3. STRUCTURE

   • no opening
     • abrupt opening
   • main body
     • climax
       • realization
       • crisis
       • catastrophe
     • ending
       • open
       • surprise
     • limited number of characters
     • unity of time and place

4. THEMES

   • love and hate
   • life and death
   • loyalty and betrayal
   • dealing with destiny
   • ......

5. EFFECT

   • uplifting
   • puzzling
   • depressing
   • shocking
   • amusing
   • ............
   • CHANGE OF AWARENESS
     • READER
     • PROTAGONIST