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  2. Narrative - Wikipedia

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    Dumèzil uses the pantheon of Norse gods as examples of these functions in his 1981 essay—he finds that the Norse gods Odin and Tyr reflect the different brands of sovereignty. Odin is the author of the cosmos, and possessor of infinite esoteric knowledge—going so far as to sacrifice his eye for the accumulation of more knowledge.

  3. Short story - Wikipedia

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    The Frame story, also known as the frame narrative or story within a story, is a narrative technique that probably originated in ancient Indian works such as Panchatantra. [15] [16] The evolution of printing technologies and periodical editions were among the factors contributing to the increasing importance of short story publications.

  4. Flash fiction - Wikipedia

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    In 1986 Jerome Stern at the Florida State University organized the World's Best Short-Short Story Contest for stories of fewer than 250 words. Michael Martone, the first winner, received $100 and a crate of Florida oranges as the prize. [9] The Southeast Review continues the contest but has increased the maximum to 500 words. [10]

  5. Essay - Wikipedia

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    Essays often appear in magazines, especially magazines with an intellectual bent, such as The Atlantic and Harpers. Magazine and newspaper essays use many of the essay types described in the section on forms and styles (e.g., descriptive essays, narrative essays, etc.). Some newspapers also print essays in the op-ed section.

  6. Fish Cheeks - Wikipedia

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    Fish Cheeks" is a 1987 one-page narrative essay by Chinese-American author Amy Tan and her first published essay. [1] The work was first published in Seventeen and covers a Christmas Eve dinner when Tan was 14 years old. [2] [3] It was subsequently published as a part of The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings. [4]

  7. List of narrative forms - Wikipedia

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    Epic – a very long narrative poem, often written about a hero or heroine and their exploits. Epic poem – a lengthy story of heroic exploits in the form of a poem. Essay - a short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook or point; Fable – a didactic story, often using animal characters who behave like people.

  8. Letter to My Daughter - Wikipedia

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    Letter consists of 28 short essays, which includes a few poems and a commencement address, and is dedicated to "the daughter she never had". [2] Reviews of the book were generally positive; most reviewers recognized that the book was full of Angelou's wisdom and that it read like words of advice from a beloved grandmother or aunt.

  9. List of narrative techniques - Wikipedia

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    Name Definition Example Setting as a form of symbolism or allegory: The setting is both the time and geographic location within a narrative or within a work of fiction; sometimes, storytellers use the setting as a way to represent deeper ideas, reflect characters' emotions, or encourage the audience to make certain connections that add complexity to how the story may be interpreted.