Focus on Genre: Classic Short Story
A classic short story is fiction. The story has few characters and simple settings. The plot focuses on a single event, and the characters face one main conflict, or problem.
A short story author’s purpose for writing is usually to entertain readers and, often, to teach a lesson. An author’s word choices encourage readers to keep reading.
Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Make Connections
Make a connection between the text you are reading and something else you have read to create meaning as you read.
