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1 that one should be able to be read it in
that one should be able to be read it in one sitting, a point most notably made in Edgar Allan Poe's essay "The Philosophy of Composition" (1846). Other definitions place the maximum word length at 7,500 words. In contemporary usage, the term short story most often refers to a work of fiction no longer than 20,000 words and no shor

2 ter than 1,000. Source: www.en.wik o e
ter than 1,000. Source: www.en.wik o e.g. a decision, actio Lessons that Change Ð the point of the highest dramatic intensity; the turning point. External conflict Ð happens outside the character. Internal conflict Ð happens inside the character; (character vs. himself/herself) Foreshadowing Ð clues of hints which prepare

3 the reader for future action or events
the reader for future action or events. Irony Ð contrast or contradiction of what is expected and what results. Third Person Narrative Ð the narrator uses ÒheÓ and ÒsheÓ and is an outside observer. Omniscient Ð narrator can see, know and tell all of the characters of a story. Limited Omniscient Ð narrator can only

4 see, know and tell all of one characte
see, know and tell all of one character. Objective Ð narrator describes the characters statements but doesnÕt reveal thoughts or feelings. Resolution Ð the outcome of a story. Setting Ð the background where the action takes place. Suspense Ð anticipation as to the outcome of events. Symbol Ð a similar object, action, pers