1. How can an author make a short story interesting? Discuss.

2. How important is the element of fantasy in short stories written for children Explain.

3. "The essence of detective stories is suspense."Do you agree Discuss with examples from some well-known stories.

4. How does an author go about developing the characters once the plot has been decided upon

5. Write short notes on any two of the following in 150 -200 words each:

Open-ended narratives

Recent trends in narrative styles

Essential features of children's stories

Dialogue as a means to an end

6. Write a short story about a bandit's change of heart after seeing the effects of his deeds.

7. Write a dialogue between two friends who hold two different points of view regarding the importance of money.

8. Write a short story about a small homesick child whose parents have sent her to a hostel where she eventually finds a good friend.

9. Write a detective story about a journalist who discovers a murderer by chance but does not wish to name him as the culprit.

10. Write a short story about two friends turned enemies who meet after forty years.