"for one small bass which could have been bought at any trustworthy market for sixty-five cents, or, possibly, some poor little kitten-fish-offspring of a catfish--whose mother's milk is not yet dry upon its lips."

the author's diction in the sentence makes the audience
a) feel sorry for the catfish.
b) feel worried for the small bass.
c) feel excitement for the fisherman.
d) feel apathy for the mother catfish.

In the story, juvencio states that he had to kill don lupe. what does this line reveal about how he views his deed? (tell them not to kill me)

1) each morning , dew glistens on the grass. 2) the sun yawns , scanning the horizon for companion clouds. 3) perched high ancient oak trees, startlings and sparrows announce a new day.

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?