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This document defines the elements of a short story, including that it tells about a single event, is fictional, and is between 500 to 15,000 words. The key elements are setting, characterization, plot, conflict, climax, resolution, theme, and point of view. It provides definitions for each of these elements and explains that great writers skillfully use these elements to engage readers in the story.
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