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English Literature

Short Stories

The short stories unit is mainly about different kinds of stories written by different writers. These stories talk about real life things like family, friendship, society problems, feelings, and the choices people make in their life. Each story shows different characters and situations, and through them we learn lessons about human nature and how people behave in different situations. This unit helps us understand life better and also makes us think more deeply about people and society while enjoying reading stories.

How to master short stories unit?

To master the short stories unit and get ready, the main thing is you need to actually understand the stories and not just memorize them. Read each story more than once so you know what’s going on and why the characters act the way they do. Try writing small summaries in your own words, even if the grammar isn’t perfect. Focus on the main themes and characters because most questions come from there. Practice writing answers using simple English and don’t stress about fancy words. Talking about the stories with friends or explaining them to yourself also helps a lot. If you understand the story well, writing in the exam becomes much easier. 

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  • Button, Button – Richard Matheson

  • Thank You, Ma’am – Langston Hughes

  • The Piece of String – Guy de Maupassant

  • The Use of Force – William Carlos Williams

  • The Gift of the Magi – O. Henry

  • The Foolish Quack – Anonymous

  • The Lottery Ticket – Anton Chekhov

  • The Necklace – Guy de Maupassant

  • The Monkey’s Paw – W. W. Jacobs

  • The Tell-Tale Heart – Edgar Allan Poe

  • After Twenty Years – O. Henry

  • The Open Window – Saki (H. H. Munro)

  • The Last Leaf – O. Henry

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list of stories that will be covered

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