What are the five writing elements that constitute an excellent short story?
Structure/ Plot Arc - The story follows a clear story arc including organized exposition, conflict/ rising action, climax, and resolution.
Focus/Conflict and Character - The story centers around a clear protagonist who faces a clear central conflict.
Voice/Narrator - There is a single narrator that maintains a consistent Point of View.
Elaboration/Development - The characters are well developed through physical description, actions, and dialogue.
Conventions - The story generally uses active voice, appropriate tense, and correct dialogue grammar. Punctuation and spelling are also correct.
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