1- Development of Subject: the subject of a story must be one that can be adequately
and effectively developed within the prescribed limits.2-Unity: unity of motive, purpose, action, and impression is a fundamental
characteristic of a short story.3- Brevity or Economy: brevity or economy is the soul of a short story.5-Moral: moral is a characteristic of a short story, but it is not compulsory.A writer
hopes to teach or instruct his readers through his writing.6-Conflects: In a short story, there is generally a problem or struggle of some kind
called a conflict.