A short story is, by definition “an invented prose narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and aiming at unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than plot” (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary). Short stories contain certain elements, which consist of the following: plot, characters, theme and setting (Axelrod and Cooper The St. Martin’s guide to writing 383). In addition, the Short story is told from a specific …showed first 75 words of 976 total…

…showed last 75 words of 976 total…learner.org/exhibits/literature/ 3. Rise B. Axelrod and Charles R. Cooper St. Martins Guide to Writing, Fifth edition, Copyright 1997, St. Martin’s Press, Inc., New York Bibliography Bibliography 1. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition copyright © 1999 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated http://www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm 2. "Literature" Copyright 1997 Annenberg/CPB http://www.learner.org/exhibits/literature/ 3. Rise B. Axelrod and Charles R. Cooper St. Martins Guide to Writing, Fifth edition, Copyright 1997, St. Martin’s Press, Inc., New York