Well, there are humorous stories that are meant to make you laugh, like the stories of Mark Twain. Another type is the religious story, which can be found in religious texts such as the Bible or the Quran. And there are also war stories that focus on the experiences of soldiers and the events of war, like 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.
If we consider mystery as one type of commercial fiction, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a well - known example. It has a complex mystery plot. For literary fiction that focuses on the human condition, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic. It explores themes like wealth, love, and the American Dream.
Sure. Fantasy stories are one type, like 'The Lord of the Rings'. Another is detective stories, for example, Sherlock Holmes stories. And don't forget about autobiographical stories.
Yes. Internal conflict example: A young artist in a short story has self - doubt about their talent. They constantly question if they are good enough, which is an internal battle. External conflict example: A character in a story is trying to cross a desert. The extreme heat, lack of water, and sandstorms are all part of the external conflict with nature.
Take 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. Sanger Rainsford is a main character, a dynamic one at that. He changes from a hunter who only thinks about the thrill of the hunt to someone who understands the value of life when he becomes the hunted. General Zaroff is another important character. He is the antagonist, a static character in a way as his cruel and blood - thirsty nature doesn't change throughout the story. He is a flat character in terms of his single - minded focus on the hunt, while Rainsford is a round character with multiple aspects to his personality.
Happy ending example: In 'The Little Mermaid' (the original version), the mermaid turns into a spirit of the air after sacrificing herself, which is a form of a happy ending as she gets a chance at an afterlife. Sad ending: In 'Of Mice and Men', George has to shoot Lennie, which is a tragic end. For an open - ended ending, in some detective stories, the detective may have several leads at the end but the story stops there, leaving it up to the reader to decide what might be the solution.
Man - against - man: In a short story, two siblings fighting over an inheritance. They both want it all for themselves. Man - against - self: A person who is trying to lose weight but is constantly tempted by junk food. They are fighting their own desires. Man - against - nature: A story where a farmer is trying to protect his crops from a drought. The natural force of the lack of water is the conflict.
Sure. For a happy ending, think of 'Cinderella'. She marries the prince and lives happily ever after. A sad ending example is 'Romeo and Juliet'. They both die. An open - ended ending can be seen in some modern short stories where the author leaves it up to the reader to decide what happens next.
The conclusive ending where all loose ends are tied up neatly. Every question that was raised in the story has an answer. If it was a mystery story, all the clues come together and the mystery is solved. All the characters' fates are clearly defined, and there is no room for speculation or ambiguity.
There are many examples of themes in short stories. For example, the theme of discovery. It could be the discovery of a new place, a new idea, or a new side of oneself. The theme of fate is also a type of theme. A short story might deal with the concept of whether our lives are predetermined by fate or if we have free will. And then there's the theme of transformation, like a character who undergoes a significant transformation, either physically or in terms of their personality.
Sure. One example is the six - word story. Ernest Hemingway's 'For sale: baby shoes, never worn' is a famous one. Another is the micro - story. For instance, 'She opened the door. Darkness greeted her.' There's also the slice - of - life flash fiction like a story that just shows a man waiting for his coffee in a busy café and his brief thoughts during that time.