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A short story is a work of short, narrative prose that is usually centered around one single event.  

Although a short story has much in common with a novel, it is written with much greater precision.An analysis of a short story requires basic knowledge of literary elements.

King says that an effective hooker-sentence offers readers "the pleasure of instant gratification

Examples of the Worst Kinds of Essay Opening Lines 

- According to my dictionary . . . 

- Don't get too cute.

- Avoid clichés and mixed metaphors.

- Skip the announcements.

- No matter what else you do, never plagiarize.