Short Story

A title should be catchy

A title should be catchy, interesting, or funny, depending on the topic. It should be short and should quickly attract attention.

The plot is the sequence

The plot is the sequence of connected events in a story. It usually moves through introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion.

The setting tells where and when

The setting tells where and when the story happens. It also creates mood through details of surroundings, season, weather, time, place, and situation.

Characters may be people

Characters may be people, animals, or imaginary beings. They can be described through appearance, feelings, habits, likes, and dislikes.

Dialogue shows what characters say

Dialogue shows what characters say. Quotation marks are used for speech, and a new paragraph begins when another character speaks.