A review of a
short story should include the following:
1.
Introduction
In the introduction, you should include some
basic facts about the story, including the title, the author and the story
genre. You should also say something about your opinion of the story, along
with your reasons for liking or disliking it.
2.
Summary
Briefly summarise the story. Discuss the
setting, the main character(s) and the main events or problems that the
characters experience. Do not give the ending away!
3.
Personal reflection
Discuss what you like or dislike about the
story. Give reasons to support your opinion. You may want to compare and
contrast the story with other stories you have read by the same author or in
the same genre. You can also compare the story to your own personal experience
or a current event in the news.
4.
Critical analysis
In the critical analysis, some questions to
explore are:
What is the author’s purpose for writing the story? Is the author
successful in achieving this purpose?
What is the setting of the
story? Is it appropriate to the genre?
How well are the characters developed? Do they think, feel, speak and
act in a believable way?
How well is the plot structured? Is the action suspenseful enough? Are
the events too predictable?
What is the theme, or the
central idea, of the story?
Does the story have a ‘coda’, or a lesson? What
is it?
Does the story have a ‘twist’,
or an unexpected ending?
Does the author use any literary devices, such as metaphor, simile, or
alliteration?
5.
Conclusion
In the conclusion, you should evaluate the story
and either recommend it or not recommend it to others, depending on whether you
think it is worthwhile reading.
Before you
begin writing the review, make sure you read the story closely and take good
notes.
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