What are some concrete differences between a "short story" and a "narrative essay"?
A general criteria is that a narrative essay describes a story from a personal point of view, with a special emphasis on a "point" or "lesson" conveyed by that story. However, this is hardly a reliable distinguishing criterion. A short story may also have these features, making it difficult to distinguish it from a narrative essay. So what are some other criteria that can help make the distinction clearer?
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