What was the chief characteristic of roman plays?
they were imitations or translations of greek plays.
they elevated the genre of tragedy to a high art form.
they were highly original.
they evolved directly from rituals in honor of dionysus.

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?

Need ! compare and contrast your independent reading selection with one or two other selections you have read in this unit. support your response with at least two pieces of evidence from your independent reading selection. be sure to give the title and author of your selection.

What are two falling actions in the short story cupid and psyche and how does it relate to the climax? the climax is when cupid finds psyche sleeping in the garden