Check three things that are not part of writing a literary critique for a short story: summarize the plot briefly briefly give author's background develop strengths of minor characters give strengths and weaknesses point out examples of style give detailed plot summary identify characters make the conflict clear keep objective and opinion free recommend to certain type of reader check six things you learned about writing the short story: develop interesting characters write meaningful dialogue determine one point of view plan the plot carefully make denouement long and detailed avoid figures of speech give characters neutral names revise carefully develop at least one minor character fully have a definite theme in mind