Can you give some examples of simile and metaphor in a short story?

They add emotional impact. In a short story about a girl's first love, if the writer uses a simile like 'His voice was like a warm breeze on a cold day', it makes the reader feel the comfort his voice brings. Metaphors can also create unique perspectives. If the short story is about a journey and the writer says 'The road was a ribbon of hope', it changes how the reader views the road, seeing it as something that holds hope for the character. Moreover, they can help in character development. If a character is described as 'a lion in a cage' metaphorically, it shows the character's trapped power and potential for action.

There are many examples. Consider a short story where a person is constantly chasing a white rabbit, which is a metaphor for chasing an elusive dream. Or a story where a character's attic filled with old, dusty boxes is a metaphor for their past memories that they are either trying to forget or revisit. Also, a story where a character is a lighthouse in a stormy sea could represent someone who is a guiding light or source of hope in a difficult situation.

Once there was a little girl. She said her heart was a locked box. After her best friend moved away, the key to that box seemed lost. This metaphor shows that her heart was like a box, closed and hard to open without the right key (her friend).

Another aim could be to explore human nature. Short stories often dig into the complexity of human behavior. For example, stories might show how people react under pressure or in difficult situations, such as a character's response when faced with a moral dilemma in a short, confined setting.

Sure. In 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, Marlow's journey up the Congo River is the main story, but within his narration, he tells the story of Kurtz. Kurtz's story, which includes his descent into madness and his strange and powerful influence in the Congo, is a story within the larger story of Marlow's exploration. It helps to deepen the understanding of the themes like colonialism and the human psyche in the context of the main plot.

Sure. A haunted house is a great setting. It's full of mystery and fear. The creaking floors and cold drafts can add to the spooky atmosphere. Another is a war - torn city. The destruction and chaos can show the resilience or the downfall of characters. And a spaceship in outer space is also good. There's the isolation, the unknown of the universe, and the potential for alien encounters.

The moon is a classic symbol. It can signify change, mystery, and the passage of time. In a short story, the moon could be waxing as the main character's situation is improving, or waning as things start to go wrong.

One of the best themes is 'the search for identity'. In many short stories, characters are on a journey to figure out who they are. For instance, in 'Araby' by James Joyce, the young boy is on a quest to buy a gift for the girl he likes, but through this journey, he also discovers more about his own desires and his place in the world.

Sorry, without knowing more about'sh short story', it's hard to give exact examples. But it could be something like a short story about a shy (sh) girl who overcomes her fears.