SHORT STORY
A short story is a work
of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This
format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas
(in the 20th and 21st century sense) and novels. Short story definitions based
on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because of
the fragmentation of the medium into genres. Since the short story format
includes a wide range of genres and styles, the actual length is determined by
the individual author's preference (or the story's actual needs in terms of
creative trajectory or story arc) and the submission guidelines relevant to the
story's actual market. Guidelines vary greatly among publishers.
Many short story
writers define their work through a combination of creative, personal
expression, and artistic integrity. They attempt to resist categorization by
genre as well as definition by numbers, finding such approaches limiting and
counter-intuitive to artistic form and reasoning. As a result, definitions of
the short story based on length splinter even more when the writing process is
taken into consideration.
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FLIPPING
FANTASTIC BY JANE LANGFORD
SYNOPSIS
James |
Tristan |
In
the story they have just completed primary school and are going separate ways
after that. Tristan is going to a residential school with special facilities
while James will join a normal day school. They go through many emotions as
they battle a myriad of confusing emotions caused by the pangs of separation,
the fears and apprehensions about going to a new school and the bouts of indecision.
Even their mother wonders whether she has done right in separating the two
boys.
Finally
it is 'all's well that ends well for them. Tristan goes to Chesterlea Grange as
planned while James joins Highfields. Both are happy in their respective new
schools.
ELEMENT OF A SHORT STORY
1. Plot
Plot refers to the sequence or
chain connected events in the story. Plot must be interesting to maintain the
reader’s interest.
2. Setting
Setting is where and when the story
takes place and provides the background to the story.
3. Moral
Values
Moral values refer to good values
or lessons one can learn and apply to everyday life.
4. Character
Character refers to the people in
the story. The people involved are the
main character and minor characters. The character gives body to the story.
5. Point
of view
Point of review refers to the angle
or eyes from which a story is told. The first person point of view means the writer is one of the character in the story and is
telling the story. The third person or omniscient point of view does not
involve the writer in the story.
6. Theme
Theme refers to the important ideas
or moral ideas about life which emerge from the story. The theme is not stated
directly as it has to be drawn from the story. A story may have more than one
theme.
7. Tone,
mood and atmosphere
Tone refers to the attitude of the
writer towards the subject of his story and readers. It can be serious,
light-hearted and sympathetic. The mood is the general feel of the story.
Atmosphere is the general sense of the story.
8. Language
and Style
Language and style refer to the
creative use of the language to convey the message in the story. It includes
all the literary and sound devices used. Each writer has their own style.
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