YOGYAKARTA - One form of literary work that we can read is a short story or short story. The characteristics of short stories can be seen from the form of the story which is fictional or fictional, focuses on one aspect of the story, and expresses only important problems.
A short story or short story is a fictional prose that tells a story about an event experienced by the main character. As the name implies, a short story is simpler than a novel.
Short stories are classified as popular literature. This literary work consists of one core event that is made with a dense story. One short story will be finished reading in one sitting.
Characteristics of Short StoriesQuoted from the book Indonesian Language for SMP by Asep Juanda (2017), the following are the characteristics of short stories in general:
Fictional or fictional Focus on one aspect of the story The story is short or short The characters displayed are limited to about 1-3 people only Reveal only important problems Present events carefully and clearly Use sharp, suggestive, and provocative or attention-grabbing language The Elements of the Short StoryQuoted from the book Indonesian Language for High School Class X by Sutarni & Sukardi (2008), there are 6 intrinsic elements contained in the short story, among others as follows:
ThemeThe theme is the main idea or idea that is the basis of a story. In general, the theme is related to everyday life. The theme is one of the determinants of an interesting short story to read.
Characters and charactersThe character is the protagonist in the story, while the characterization is the author's way of bringing the character to life in the story. The characters are divided into three, namely the antagonist (opposing), protagonist (supporting), and tritagonist (helping both the antagonist and the protagonist).
ViewpointPoint of view is related to the way the writer conveys the story (placement of self). Broadly speaking, point of view is divided into three, including the first person point of view (I, me, we), the third person point of view (he, she, they), and the mixed point of view. In short stories, usually the first or third person point of view is used.
AlurA plot is a series of stories. The plot is divided into three, including the forward plot, the backward plot, and the mixed plot. The forward plot tells the events from the past to the present. Meanwhile, the backward plot is used to tell the events of the present that go back to the past.
BackgroundThe setting is the place where the events in the short story take place. The setting also has a relationship with time and atmosphere. So, it can be understood that the setting is the basis for the events as a whole.
AmanatAmanat is a message that the author inserts in the story. Each short story generally carries a moral message that can be learned by the reader. It is this message that makes short stories contain value or meaning of usefulness.
Extrinsic Elements of Short StoriesIn addition to the intrinsic element, the short story also has extrinsic elements that follow it. This element usually comes from outside the story but has an influence in the process of forming the story. Some of the extrinsic elements of short stories include the following.
Background of the author. Background of the surrounding community. Biography that exposes the author's life history. Psychological conditions that affect the writer. Literary trends that influence the style of language.That's the review of the characteristics of short stories. Hopefully this information is useful! Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.
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