WikiAnswers cannot copy an entire short story - that would be plagiarism. However, HEREis a good website where you can read all sorts of short stories for free. Once you read one, just pretend you're telling a friend what it's about - that's how you summarize. Tell who the characters are, where the story is set, and what happens.
a story summary is a short description about what it is aboutA summary is the whole story explained in a few simple sentances.
What is the summary of the short story A Friend in Need
Just a short form of your story or novel.
gist
No. Plot is what happens in the story - summary is a short form of the plot giving only the basic information.
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Give strengths and weaknesses Point out examples of style Give detailed plot summary :)
Give strengths and weaknesses Point out examples of style Give detailed plot summary :)
when and where does this story take place
No. The conclusion is the end of the story -- what happens after the climax. The plot summary is a short re-telling of the entire story.
no, it is a short paragraph to tell what the story is about
A summary is a short rewrite of the important parts of a story.