Check to see if I am answering this right? I had to pick a story and explain how it meets the requirements of a modern short story. I chose the story Araby by James Joyce.

Question

I said it has dramatic irony in it, because the reader is certain that the narrator will not return a hero, even with a gift, and mangan's sister will not love him as he believes he loves her.
I also said that the story is concerned with exploration of the character rather than an elaborate plot. I said that this is shown because the writer spares the reader with unnecessary details by approaching the story with frank concrete style. The story also abruptly ends, because the narrator comes to a sudden moment of epiphany that he is no longer in love with the girl.

In my book it says that characteristics of a modern short story are:

- They try to present a revelation of truth.

- It is concerned with character development and psychological overtones, not an elaborate plot.

- They use dramatic irony to engage the reader.

- Often do not have a distinct conclusion

Answer 1

We could check better if you post what you actually wrote. Skip all the "I said" stuff, and just post what you wrote. Then someone can give you feedback.