https://blog.prepscholar.com/what-is-plot-definition
https://americanshortfiction.org/the-invisible-string/
https://americanshortfiction.org/swan-of-the-gods/
This assignment focuses on your ability to: learn how to identify the plot devices of a piece of
literature; craft your own creative piece with similar plot devices.
The purpose of completing this assignment is: as a student and a career professional, you will
need to read and summarize many different forms of literature. Very often, you will need to report out
on those summaries. This is a good practice in developing those skills!
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Prompt (What are you writing about?)
After reading the short short story resources in Unit 1, create a short short piece of your own
(no more than 2 pages) that focuses on one of the following prompts:
o The first time you realized you had a superpower
o The time you decided to return to school as a mature student
o The time all technology stopped working
Instructions (how to get it done):
Write a 1 to 2 page creative response that details one of the prompts above. Be sure to have
a plot with clear characters, a conflict, and a resolution.
Requirements:
Your response should be 1-2 pages (does not include the title page).
Your response should have a properly APA formatted title page. The title page template is in
the Unit 1 resources.
The paper should be double spaced with 1-inch margins. Choice of fonts: 11-point Calibri, 11-
point Arial,12-point Times New Roman.
Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use internal citations for direct quotes,
paraphrases, and new information.
