Short Story vs. Novel: Definitions
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Which statement best captures the fundamental distinction between a story and a novel?

  • A story always features multiple protagonists, whereas a novel centers on a single, central character.
  • A story is concise, often depicting a singular aspect of life, while a novel is expansive, offering a broader life portrayal. (correct)
  • A story invariably focuses on futuristic themes, whereas a novel delves into historical accounts.
  • A story strictly adheres to realistic narratives, while a novel freely incorporates fantastical elements.

A biography is primarily concerned with:

  • Documenting the life of an individual, often someone notable, and significant events related to them. (correct)
  • Analyzing statistical trends across various demographic groups.
  • Presenting a critical analysis of literary works by different authors.
  • Exploring fictional narratives within a specific historical backdrop.

What is the primary focus of an artistic sketch, as described in the content?

  • Abstract expressions of color and form without recognizable subjects.
  • Representations of external and internal attributes of an individual or subject. (correct)
  • Technical blueprints for architectural designs.
  • Detailed scientific diagrams of natural phenomena.

In the context of writing, what does 'remembrance' primarily involve?

<p>Presenting the writer's firsthand experiences and personal reflections. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of an autobiography?

<p>An account of a person's life written by that same person. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a Story?

A shorter literary work focused on a single event/theme.

What is a Novel?

A longer literary work with complex plot and multiple themes.

What is a Biography?

Account of someone's life written by another person.

What is a Sketch?

A brief, descriptive writing about a person's qualities.

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What is an Autobiography?

Writer's account of their own life.

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Study Notes

  • Story ends quickly.

Difference between story and novel

  • Name four differences between a short story and a novel:
  • Short story:
    • The size is small, whereas the size of the novel is big
    • Depicts a portion of life
    • From beginning to end, emotions remain consistent
    • Is read in approximately half an hour
  • Novel:
    • Depicts life broadly
    • Emotions may not be consistently effective
    • Takes a long time to read

Definition of Biography

  • A Biography is a detailed account of a great person or a famous personality’s life events, their work, arts etc
  • Includes intimacy and feelings

Definition of Sketch

  • A Sketch is a artistic depiction of a person, object,s or an event through artistic lines of words
  • These are represented as external and internal word-pictures

Definition of Memoir

  • In a Memoir, the author usually presents an artistic description of object, person or incident of their experience on the basis of their memory

Definition of Autobiography

  • An Autobiography is the author's own life journey presented to the reader in a well-organized manner, with complete intimacy

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Explore the differences between short stories and novels, focusing on size, scope, emotional consistency, and reading time. Also covered are definitions of biography, sketch and memoir. Understand the unique characteristics of each literary form.

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