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1 Short Story Characteristics

2 Short Story Characteristics
UNITY Every word used must contribute to the telling of the story. There is no room for unimportant detail. Short Story Characteristics

3 Short Story Characteristics
SMALL NUMBER OF CHARACTERS There is no time to introduce and develop lots of characters in a short story. Usually there will only be two or three. Short Story Characteristics

4 Short Story Characteristics
LIMITED SETTINGS Most short stories use a single setting. This allows the writer to focus on the plot. Short Story Characteristics

5 Short Story Characteristics
REDUCED TIME FRAME Short stories are too concentrated to allow large shifts in the timeframe of the action. Events often happen in a short period of time. Short Story Characteristics

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