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Micro-Stories Characteristics - Coggle Diagram
Micro-Stories Characteristics
Focus
Focuses on a single topic or idea.
Used to avoid unnecessary details that lengthen or damage the story.
Universal Relatability
When adapted to cultures, microstories tend to be more impactful for readers and in this way the connection between the story and the reader is accessible and easy
Microstories resonate in all cultures.
Brevity
Microstories are recognized for their brevity, they contain between 100 to 300 words.
There are also microstories that are so short that they only consist of one sentence.
Ambiguity
Stories can be interpreted in various ways through small clues.
In this way, stories can hook readers and make them more attractive.
Implied Depth
Microstories have deep meanings and very broad stories in a few words.
It is always guaranteed that the story, no matter how deep it is, will focus on being brief and concise.
Readers are motivated by these meanings that have to take their imagination to another level and thus adapt better to the story.
Precision Language
The language is carefully chosen so that it is related to the setting of the story.
The language is not only precise but also leaves clues that can be significant for the rest of the story.
Impact
Feelings always vary.
The authors of these stories express an extensive amount of emotions in very few words.
Complete Narrative
It is open and detailed to generate emotion in readers or to be able to express the story through imagination.
Microstories contain a basic structure of a common story (Introduction, development and resolution AND/OR conclusion).
Variations
Structure
Fragmented narratives and timelines
Extra details for the reader to imagine
Chronological order
Various formats for the story
Tone
Use of various literary devices such as irony
Use of elements such as metaphors, verbs, etc.
Can be light as it can be tragic
Perspective
Various perspectives and limited points of view
Use of language
Word choice
Plays with words
Deliberate use of slang
Figurative language
Uses simile and personification to give a deep and meaningful change to the story
Imagery
Deep descriptions
Brings the story to life with sensory details