You will write a short story that is approximately 1200 words, unique, and carefully developed with coherent plot, characters, setting, and style. The story should have some depth to its plot, strong characterization, an effectively established setting including time, place and atmosphere, appropriate descriptive detail, and effective dialogue. The style of the story should use clear and fresh diction, effective pacing through time and space, careful editing, smooth transitions, an intriguing opening, an impressive conclusion, natural dialogue, no filler, and flawless spelling, grammar, punctuation, and a polished appearance.
You will write a short story that is approximately 1200 words, unique, and carefully developed with coherent plot, characters, setting, and style. The story should have some depth to its plot, strong characterization, an effectively established setting including time, place and atmosphere, appropriate descriptive detail, and effective dialogue. The style of the story should use clear and fresh diction, effective pacing through time and space, careful editing, smooth transitions, an intriguing opening, an impressive conclusion, natural dialogue, no filler, and flawless spelling, grammar, punctuation, and a polished appearance.
You will write a short story that is approximately 1200 words, unique, and carefully developed with coherent plot, characters, setting, and style. The story should have some depth to its plot, strong characterization, an effectively established setting including time, place and atmosphere, appropriate descriptive detail, and effective dialogue. The style of the story should use clear and fresh diction, effective pacing through time and space, careful editing, smooth transitions, an intriguing opening, an impressive conclusion, natural dialogue, no filler, and flawless spelling, grammar, punctuation, and a polished appearance.
You will write a short story that is approximately 1200 words, unique, and carefully developed with coherent plot, characters, setting, and style. The story should have some depth to its plot, strong characterization, an effectively established setting including time, place and atmosphere, appropriate descriptive detail, and effective dialogue. The style of the story should use clear and fresh diction, effective pacing through time and space, careful editing, smooth transitions, an intriguing opening, an impressive conclusion, natural dialogue, no filler, and flawless spelling, grammar, punctuation, and a polished appearance.
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Short Story Unit Assignment
You will write a short story of approximately 1200 words which is unique, fresh, original, carefully developed and coherent. Remember all the components we studied in class: Idea
Some depth to plot
Strength of characterization Setting (time, place, and atmosphere) established effectively Appropriate descriptive detail Effective dialogue
Style Clear effective diction, fresh, uncliched Pacing-effective use of time (compress, extend, rearrange order) and space on page Evidence of careful editing Smooth transitions Intriguing opening Impressive conclusion Natural dialogue No filler Flawless spelling, grammar and punctuation Polished appearance (typed, neatly written, double-spaced, one-side only, margins)
