Narrative Techniques in Modern Short Stories: An In-depth Exploration
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2023.v08.n09.018Keywords:
Modern short stories, Narrative techniques, Storytelling, EmotionsAbstract
Modern short stories, as a literary form, embody brevity and precision, offering deep explorations of human emotions, social conditions, and philosophical ideas. To achieve this, writers employ a wide array of narrative techniques that challenge traditional storytelling methods. This paper expands on these techniques, explaining their characteristics, purpose, and examples from celebrated works.
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