No, in most cases. Professional English tutors have to make a living, and reviewing a short story involves a lot of work, such as carefully reading, analyzing, and providing detailed feedback. So they usually charge for this service. But you might be lucky and find someone who is willing to do it for free, perhaps a tutor who is just starting out and wants to build a portfolio or gain some experience.
Yes, many English tutors are willing to review short stories. They can check for grammar, vocabulary usage, and overall story structure.
Yes, they can. But it depends on the tutor's availability and their specific area of expertise. Some might focus more on grammar and spelling, while others could provide feedback on plot and character development.
Well, in general, when I review a short story, I'll look at things like the clarity of the plot. Does it have a beginning, middle, and end that make sense? The characters should be well - developed too. Are they believable and engaging? And the writing style, is it engaging and appropriate for the story's tone? But again, I need to see your story to give a proper review.
You can find reviewers on writing forums. There are many writers and readers there who are willing to give reviews. Also, some universities have writing clubs where students may be interested in reading and reviewing short stories.
Some of the most famous English short stories include 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a heartwarming tale of a couple sacrificing their most prized possessions for each other. Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe, which is a chilling story of a man's descent into madness over an old man's 'vulture - like' eye. And 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner is also well - known, exploring themes of time, change, and the grotesque in the South.
I don't charge for story reviews. So go ahead and send me your story, and I'll give you my feedback.
First, I'll read it carefully to understand the overall plot. Then, I'll check if the characters are interesting and three - dimensional. Also, the language use and grammar matter a great deal.
Well, English tenses in a story can really bring the narrative to life. For example, the simple present tense is often used for general facts or habitual actions in a story. 'She walks to the park every day.' It gives a sense of routine. The past tense, like simple past, is used to describe events that have already occurred. 'He ate an apple yesterday.' And the future tense can build anticipation, such as 'They will go on a trip next week.' Different tenses work together to make the story flow and make the time sequence clear.
Yes, they are very useful. Reading short stories exposes you to different vocabulary, grammar structures and writing styles. It helps improve your comprehension skills as you have to understand the plot, characters and themes.
Spoken English short stories are great for pronunciation. When you listen to native speakers telling the stories, you can imitate their intonation and stress. For instance, in a story with dialogue, you can practice saying the sentences as they do. Also, it helps with grammar. You can see how different tenses are used in context. In a story about past events, you'll find past tenses being used naturally. It makes grammar learning more interesting than just studying rules.