other names for short stories

Some other names for short stories are tales, novelettes (though novelettes can be a bit longer but still in the short story family), and short fictions.

Yes, 'vignettes' can be another name. Vignettes are short, impressionistic scenes or sketches that often function like short stories.

Often, the names are very descriptive. For example, in 'The Gingerbread Man', the name tells you right away that the main character is a gingerbread man. They are also simple and easy for children to remember, like 'The Little Match Girl'. Another characteristic is that they sometimes give a hint about the main event or problem in the story, as in 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' where you can guess that there is a boy involved and something to do with wolves and false alarms.

There are also parables. Parables are short stories that are used to teach a religious or moral lesson. Another name could be anecdotes. Anecdotes are short, often humorous, stories about a real incident or person. And then there are short - form tales. This is a more general term for any short - length story. It's a bit like saying 'a short - length story' but in a more specific naming way.

Alex. It's a common yet effective name for short story characters. It can convey different personalities depending on the context of the story. Then there's Will, which gives an impression of determination. And Jake, which is simple and can be easily associated with a relatable character.

Yes, it can be named as a short fictional piece.

A short story can be known as a novelette in some cases, though a novelette is often a bit longer than a typical short story. Another name could be a short fictional tale, which emphasizes the fictional nature of the story within a short form.

A short - story omnibus. An omnibus is a large volume containing several works, and in this case, short stories. It can be a great way to have a lot of different short stories in one place. For example, some publishers release omnibuses of classic short - story writers, so readers can enjoy a wide range of their works without having to buy multiple individual books.

Accounts can also be another name for stories. It can imply a more factual or descriptive type of story, such as an account of someone's journey or an event that happened in history.

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a well - known children's short story. It teaches kids about the value of hard work. Another one is 'The Three Little Pigs', which is famous for its lesson about building a strong house to protect from the big bad wolf. Also, 'The Ugly Duckling' by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic, showing that being different can be a good thing in the end.