A short story is a fictional work that is short in length and can be read in one sitting. A short story can be read usually between 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Short stories come in all kinds of categories: mystery, fantasy, comedy, fable, history and more.
What are the elements of a short story?
The elements of a short story are:
- Characters: people, animals or objects that appear in the story.
- Setting: the place where the story takes place. It helps in creating the atmosphere of the story.
- Conflict: the issue that appears in the story.
- Pot: the sequence of events in the story. -Theme: it is the lesson or message behind the story.
