6. the two small dogs faced each other on the sidewalk outside the store. their teeth were bared. the fur on their backs stood straight up, and low growls could be heard from each of them. just then, the store owner brought out a dog bone for each and tails began to wag. what is the central idea in this passage? a. angry dogs can be distracted by food. b. hungry dogs wag their tails for bones. c. small dogs tend to get into fights. d. many dogs do not get along well.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?