how does the interplay of elements of short story create a meaningful whole ?

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anonymous · Answer

Well, short stories are at one disadvantage when compared to long stories - they don't have as much time to get their message out! Because of this, writers use many, many, MANY elements in one short story. Some common ones would be diction (the words used), syntax (sentence structure; used to make impactful, memorable sentences), and  figurative language, such as simile, hyperbole, etc. These elements play off of one another to interest the reader as well as tie many different ideas and events together in one small space. This is how the elements interplay to make one meaningful whole. I hope this helped you! :) For more information, you can read an edited short story that I attached here. it's REALLY funny, you should! lol :D