SIGNIFICANCE OF SHORT STORIES IN IMPROVING CRITICAL WRITING

Abstract

Literary texts, particularly, short stories are considered as instruments through which readers engage in a dialogue with the intended message of the text. At times, these texts have the power to stir and stimulate readers, particularly when they actively engage with the narrative elements such as fictional events, dramatic scenes, and poetic speakers. The essence of a literary text lies in its imaginative and artistic nature, which motivates learners to react both intellectually and emotionally while reading or responding to the text. This article aims to demonstrate the effects of stories in the improvement of critical writing skills. We hypothesize that using stories can be much more effective in the development of writing.