Choose a modern theme that you feel you can relate to, and write a short story which explores that theme.

Complete outline for below terms based on story Theme Symbol or Motif A Plot Synopsis Conflict Action Climax Resolution Characters’ Descriptions Protagonist Antagonist Foil Character(s) Point of View Page 2-4 Writing a truly great piece of literature is no easy feat. Beyond creativity and knowledge of language mechanics, an author must have a grasp on the human mind as well as life experience. True classic literature has a symbolic theme that reaches across centuries and is relateable to many people of different time periods and cultures. While you won’t be expected to write a “great” piece of literature, you should be able to write a short story with all the basic elements of a short story. Choose a modern theme that you feel you can relate to, and write a short story which explores that theme. To add depth to your story, you must have at least one symbol or motif threaded throughout the story that relates to the theme. Share your finished piece with the class in this unit’s Threaded Discussion.