TASK: Using what you have learned about short stories over the past semester, you will write a short story of
your own.
GUIDELINES:
■ Your story must be a minimum of 2 pages and a maximum of 5 pages. The assignment must be typed
using size 12 font and double spaced.
■ Your story must have ONLY one main character
■ Your story must have a minimum of ONE and a maximum of 3 supporting characters
■ Your story must clearly fit on a Freytag’s Pyramid (contain all 6 sections of a plot) See below..
■ Your story can include meaningful and effective dialogue
■ Your story must clearly include at least one of the five types of conflict (protagonist against another
individual, protagonist against nature/technology, protagonist against society, protagonist against God,
protagonist against self)
■ Your story must make clear use of one of the following techniques: flashback, foreshadowing, suspense,
symbolism or irony (must specify which type on your proposal)
■ Don’t forget to choose a creative and/or appropriate title
