All good short stories give a “unity of impression” Short Story Types

 Short enough to be read at one sitting  Usually centres on a single event, and one or two main characters  Contains a plot which is compressed  Uses an economy of style  Usually launches straight into the story  Usually a climax  Some have a twist near the end

Slice of Life Story of Narration Story of Character Story of Incident Story of Atmosphere Surprise Ending

Short Story Glossary Genre Style Point of View Structure Setting Characterisation Theme Plot Mood/Atmosphere Dialogue Imagery Flashback Narrator