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Because they can be entertaing and informative. Like any medium, you'll find terrific examples of great literature and other pieces not much worthy of attention.
Due to their comparatively abbreviated length, short stories have often been adapted into films.
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What statements regarding short stories are true?
Short stories are a quick, easy read. Short stories do not take much time to read.
Why are short stories good to help reluctant readers like fiction?
Short stories are good because they are so short! People who don't like to read long books will enjoy short stories, and lots of times they will find that they actually do like to read and will then go on to read longer and longer books!
What is a good reason to read a short story?
You read stories to be entertained, or to learn information. A short attention span is a good reason to read a short story.
Where did Rod Serling get his inspirations?
From himself and short stories that he had read .
Can you read Hemingway's short stories for free online?
yes
Why do people do not read short stories?
It seems to me that most short stories appear in literary magazines, which is not something the average person reads. That might be part of it. It might also be that the average person doesn't like to read anything, let alone short stories. Many people do like short stories because they can be read in a very little time and are usually entertaining. People who don't like to read don't read them, though, and there are some people who prefer longer books.
What are short stories that portray Greek gods and goddesses?
There are no such things as "short stories" to portray Greek gods... they are all very long, but worth the read :)
Where can one read short stories online?
American Literature has over 3,000 short stories in their library and even allows you to search by title to find what you're looking for. You can also try Short Stories 101, Short Story Archive, or Classic Shorts.
How do short stories serve as useful material for reading comprehension?
to read is important
Where can you read short stories in Arabic language online for free?
you can read Arabic stories in pdf file on this site http://www.arabiccartoons.net/shop/index.php?target=pages&page_id=free_ebooks
What are stories that portray Greek gods and goddesses?
There are no such things as "short stories" to portray Greek gods... they are all very long, but worth the read :)
What are the names of the short stories written to go along with the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?
There are three short stories, The Stolen Chariot, The Bronze Dragon and The sword of Hades. The first two short stories you can read online but the Sword of Hade will be published as a book coming soon.
