Short stories carry you to fictional worlds—both strange and familiar. In the pages of a story, you can meet exceptional people or travel to far-off lands. The possibilities are as endless as the bounds of a writer's imagination, so no two stories are ever alike. Yet, all short stories share the same elements— plot, characters, setting, and theme. You will learn about these elements as you read through this unit.Check out the Additional Questions, Hot Links, Internet Activities, Reading Strategies, and Self-Tests for this unit using the navigation bar at the left.
