I'm afraid I can't answer who the author of 'the marking short story' is. There are countless short stories, and this name alone doesn't give any clues as to the author. It could be a story written for a local literary magazine, or it could be an unpublished manuscript. Without additional details like the genre, the publication it might be associated with, or any other characteristic, we can't find out the author.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many short stories named something similar. It could be about a unique marking that has significance in the story, like a mysterious mark on a character's body or an important mark on an object that drives the plot.
The criteria for marking the best short story include strong character development. Characters should be believable and complex, like those in 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor. Another criterion is the use of symbolism. Symbolism can add depth to the story, as seen in many classic short stories where certain objects or actions represent larger ideas. And of course, the overall message or moral of the story is important.
Making marks while counting was a simple and easy way to count objects. This method was originally used by theater directors to record "water card accounts" and later became popular among the people. The specific operation was to make marks while counting the objects to avoid repetition or neglect. This method could be used to count in a certain order, from left to right, or one by one. Marks could be tick marks, crosses, or other symbols, so that when the last object was counted, the total number of objects could be calculated according to the marks. This method was simple and could help people accurately count the number of objects.
The king cobra's hood markings are very distinctive. These markings are thought to serve as a warning to potential predators. The pattern on the hood can be seen as a form of visual communication. It makes the snake look more intimidating. When the king cobra feels threatened, it spreads its hood, and the markings become more visible.
I'm sorry, but I have no information regarding the author of 'the compromise short story'. It could be self - published by an indie writer, or it could be part of a collection by a more established author. You could try searching for it in specialized short story anthologies or by asking in literary forums where people might be more familiar with it.
I don't know who the author of 'the cage short story' is. There are so many short stories out there with this title or a similar one.
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Daphne du Maurier is the author of 'The Birds' short story.