Which sentence most clearly describes the diction of a piece of writing? A. The writer makes use of pathos, ethos, and logos to appeal to her
diverse readers.
B. The use of words like "brilliant" and "impressive" shows the
author's optimism.
C. The symbolism in the story makes it stand out from the usual
clichéd nonsense.
O D. The article goes beyond criticizing the film to attack the
filmmakers themselves.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?