I think this short story is very attractive. A good story should learn to grasp the key introduction. In terms of characterization, the author adopts the method of first suppressing and then promoting, first describing the spy's appearance language, and finally highlighting his wisdom
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Unit 3 Unit Discussion
After learning Midnight Visitor, how do you like this short story? How can a story be both short and gripping? What important features do good stories usually have concerning the plot, characterization, description, choice of words, etc.? Can you discuss some of these features using this short story as an example?
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"Midnight Visitor" is a fascinating short story. Its plot is fast-paced, seizing readers' attention instantly and maintaining their suspense throughout. And I love it very much.
A short and gripping story requires a powerful opening, a tight and rapid plot, well-portrayed characters, and an unexpected ending twist.
Good stories feature coherent plots, vivid characters, engaging descriptions, and precise words.I think the portrayal of characters in "Midnight Visitor" impressed me the most. The contrast of Ausable reflects his wisdom as a secret agent.
For example, Ausable's life seemed ordinary. He had a dull night with Fowler at a French concert hall and a plain room. But when in danger, he showed great wit. He dealt with Max's threats, faked the police's arrival, scared Max away, and saved the situation.
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The article Midnight Visitor is very exciting and gripping.Moreover,the ending of this article is unexpected.
And,what makes a story short but gripping is that the plot of the story shoule be full of ups and downs,and there should be more conflicts.
1· A fantasting story usually has exciting plots and the plots should be unexpected but reasonable.For example,the spy Max's death in this article shocked us,but it is also reasonable.Because that if there truly had a balcony outside the window,Ausable won't reveal it.
2· A fantasting story often makes contrast feeling.The article is also very creative in shaping the charaters.For example,the spy Ausable looks sloopy,but he has great wisdom and the ability to think calmly.However,though the spy Max looks great,he was a liitle stupid.
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I think it is interesting and attractive.A short and gripping stoy should be logical ,have some suspenses and quickly push the plot into the climax part.In the plot,a good story should have beginning,development,climax and some suspenses which push the plMaxot.Ausable told Max that the balcony belonged to the next apartment.He always emphasized the balcony.It implies the balcony is not existent.In the characterization,use some appearance descriptions.In the article,Ausable is a sloppy fat man .Max was slender,not tall,and with a face that suggested the look of a fox.A good story needs setting of,detail description and action description, such as corridor of the gloomy French hotel,Ausable blinked,bit his lip nervously and so on.
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“The Midnight Visitor”is an exciting short story.It is a tight,suspenseful story that keeps the reader on edge.In a short story like this,every event is curcial.A man welcoming an unenpected midnight visitor to his hotel room builds suspense and creates an atmosphere of mystery.The reader is immediately drawn into the situation,wondering what will happen next.The central conflict of this story is Ausable's need to deal with an unexpected intruder, and when Max enters the room through a window, Ausable must think quickly to get rid of him. The story has a wonderful twist when Ausable makes up the story of the nonexistent balcony and the impending arrival of the police. This twist provides an ingenious solution to the conflict, as Max, tricked into believing the danger of the police, jumps out of the window, thinking it is a way to escape, and he falls from the sixth floor as a result.
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1.I think this' Midnight Visitor 'is written very well.
2.A good short story should have these conditions: novel material selection, attracting readers' interest in reading; There are rich scene descriptions that complement the environment and atmosphere; The characterization is vivid and lively. Realistic and perceptible portrayal of details such as actions, language, psychology, and portraits; The plot of the article is full of twists and turns, gripping and with obvious contradictions and conflicts.
3. Taking this unit article as an example, the scene description in this article mainly focuses on Ausable's room. There are detailed depictions of characters in the article, such as actions, language, etc. The most prominent aspect is the description of the characters' demeanor and psychology, such as the scene where there is a knocking sound outside the door. Through the description in the article, we can clearly feel the tension and panic of character Max. In addition, the contradictions and conflicts in this article are obvious, the plot is interrelated, and the progression of the article is also very layered.
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I think the story is very fascinating. In the story, the author first sets the suspense by not being able to see whether there is a balcony outside. The author then writes about the pressing conflict between Ausable and Max. Finally, the speed of the story is appropriately accelerated, and the plot is narrated as Max jumping out of a building out of nervousness and fear. In terms of plot, the story revolves around Ausable and the report, and the plot twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. In terms of characterization, Ausable, Max, and other characters are expressed incisively and vividly through language and facial expressions. In terms of description, it emphasizes the atmosphere and gives people a sense of tension. In terms of vocabulary, accurate and appropriate, strong appeal, let the reader be immersed.
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I think it's an interesting story. In terms of plot, the story develops at a fast pace，which is more able to show the urgency of the situation. As a spy novel, it's fascinating and exciting. The description of the characters' language, actions, and expressions is very detailed. A story should completely narrate the full story arc of the protagonist, specific-character image; so that the character has a complete ending. In the story of this article, I think that the balcony is the final and complete ending of MAX, and his ending means the end of the story, which not only gives the reader the correct value orientation; but also makes the character of the protagonist of the article, Ausable, a spy, more concrete.
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Breaking the stereotype of spies. Setting suspense, with thrilling plot twists, and using O. Henry-style endings, etc. Plot: full of twists and turns. Character development: three-dimensional. Description: use of figurative language. Word choice: precise and logical. In paragraph 9, “ Max was slender, not tall, and with a face that suggested the look of a fox”. This description of Max use a metaphor, vividly expressed Max's physical features.
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I think this short article's plot twists and turns are exciting. After the author first reveals the truth by describing the protagonist Ausable's untidy appearance, the reader suddenly realizes he is a smart agent, forming a great contrast. As well as the nonexistent balcony and the police, all surprise the readers, combined with the clues of the previous article, so that the ending is unexpected and reasonable. I think I'm going to read it several times.
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I think this story is gripping and engaging. A story should have a rhythm and structure, such as an introduction of the background in the beginning, then enter the rising stage, continue to develop the story, then enter the climax, reaching the peak of the story's excitement, then gradually enter the declining stage, leading to the conclusion. Additionally, you can design some suspense, cleverly plot, create foreshadowing, and use callbacks to keep the reader engaged.
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I think it's a fascinating, brain-burning short story.For a short story to be good, it must have conflict and suspense.A good story is a series of progressive plots with prominent contradictions.For example, the conversation atmosphere between a and c is gradually tense until the knock on the door heralds the climax of the novel.A good story can also vividly portray both the main character and the supporting character.The image of not only Ausbale but also Max and Fowler is very obvious.
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I think it's a fascinating, brain-burning short story.For a short story to be good, it must have conflict and suspense.A good story is a series of progressive plots with prominent contradictions.For example, the conversation atmosphere between a and c is gradually tense until the knock on the door heralds the climax of the novel.A good story can also vividly portray both the main character and the supporting character.The image of not only Ausbale but also Max and Fowler is very obvious.
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Suspense is built through the unknown. The reader doesn't know who the midnight visitor will be or what their intentions are. The author uses this element of mystery to keep the reader engaged, constantly dropping hints and building tension as the story progresses.A good plot often has a twist. In this story, the revelation that the so - called dangerous visitor is actually an ally who outsmarts the real enemy (the police who come later) is a great twist. It subverts the reader's expectations and adds an element of surprise that makes the story memorable.The author doesn't go into elaborate descriptions of the setting. However, the simple description of the hotel room creates a sense of the protagonist's isolation and vulnerability. Just a few details about the dimly - lit room and the single window give the reader a mental picture and set the mood for the tense encounter that is about to take place.
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I think this novel is very good. The novel is short and compact in content, with an unexpected ending that triggers different levels of thinking. At first, Ausable was portrayed as a chubby spy, but later his intelligence was highlighted through his strategies, making the character more three-dimensional.
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"Midnight Visitor" is a compelling short story that manages to captivate readers despite its brevity. The art of crafting a short yet gripping narrative lies in skillful storytelling that efficiently conveys essential elements while engaging the audience emotionally and intellectually. "Midnight Visitor" exemplifies the key features of a good short story: a compact plot, strong characterization, effective description, precise choice of words, and thematic depth. These elements work together to create a narrative that is both short and gripping, captivating readers despite its limited length.
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I think the story of the Midnight visitor is very brief, but the characters are also very vivid, the plot is unexpected, and exciting, and the description is very wonderful.
The story should be short and exciting, should simplify the redundant plot, focus on the description of the key important plot, make the article concise and have the primary and secondary division, make the article become exciting, to jump out of the conventional thinking, with a new perspective to think about the problem, with a new expression to express the story plot, in the end also be reasonable, but different from the public thinking.
The plot of a good story should be coherent, logical, reasonable and persuasive. In terms of characterization, the characters should be depicted from multiple angles, and various techniques such as appearance description, psychological description and language description should be used to express three-dimensional characters and make them vivid. In terms of description, a variety of expression techniques should also be used to make the description lifelike. It should be appropriate, appropriate and appropriate in terms of wordsThe plot of a good story should be coherent, logical, reasonable and persuasive. In terms of characterization, the characters should be depicted from multiple angles, and various techniques such as appearance description, psychological description and language description should be used to express three-dimensional characters and make them vivid. In terms of description, a variety of expression techniques should also be used to make the description lifelike. It should be appropriate, appropriate and appropriate in terms of words.
The story of the Midnight Visitor is predictable in plot but reasonable, and very logical, with echoes and fosters. In terms of description and diction, the description of characters in Midnight Visitors is brief but clear, which makes the article concise and clear.
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This Midnight Visitor breaks my stereotype of spy movies. It's not as intense as I imagined. It's a quiet end. Spy activities.
By grasping the key points and highlighting the key points.
The plot is closely related to the ups and downs, the characters are rich in personality, the appearance has characteristics, the description is very detailed, and the words are accurate.
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The Midnight Visitor, though brief, packs a punch. This story involves strategic plotting, expressive characters, impactful wording, and thematic depth, encapsulating a world within a handful of words. For example, Vivid Characters: Despite limited space, the characteristics of Ausable are richly drawn, a plain looks but wise brain. Depicting nuanced interactions, such as Max's elusive presence stirring varied emotions, brings complexity to light.
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- like this story very much! Espionage-related novels, movies, etc., fascinate me!
- I think the first thing to have the full story line, so as to make the audience understand the ins and outs of it especially the spy story. Secondly, there should be ups and downs in the plot, so as to attract people's attention, so that the reader is immersive and unexpected. Finally, there should be full three-dimensional characters, such as Ausable, Fowler, Max in this article, each character's personality charm is different, so we can see such a wonderful showdown presented.
- Plot is complete and has twists and turns: in this paper I found Max, follow Ausable to Ausable and Max, death, and then to Max jumping story line is very complete and strong logicality, plot reversal, there are twists and turns.
Characters in a variety of full three-dimensional, character: Ausable resourceful,Fowler conform to have never seen a spying writer image, fear and even fear, Max as a villain cunning but small guts.
Describe its image as well as simple accurate sense: for example, in shaping Ausable with typical spy is not at the same time, the paper with a black eye beauty described intelligence of slips of the imagination, to cause Ausable contrast.
Precision and expressive: such as slip, wheezily, grimly, chuckle, confounded and other words.
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- I like this story very much! Espionage-related novels, movies, etc., fascinate me!
- I think the first thing to have the full story line, so as to make the audience understand the ins and outs of it especially the spy story. Secondly, there should be ups and downs in the plot, so as to attract people's attention, so that the reader is immersive and unexpected. Finally, there should be full three-dimensional characters, such as Ausable, Fowler, Max in this article, each character's personality charm is different, so we can see such a wonderful showdown presented.
- Plot is complete and has twists and turns: in this paper I found Max, follow Ausable to Ausable and Max, death, and then to Max jumping story line is very complete and strong logicality, plot reversal, there are twists and turns.
Characters in a variety of full three-dimensional, character: Ausable resourceful,Fowler conform to have never seen a spying writer image, fear and even fear, Max as a villain cunning but small guts.
Describe its image as well as simple accurate sense: for example, in shaping Ausable with typical spy is not at the same time, the paper with a black eye beauty described intelligence of slips of the imagination, to cause Ausable contrast.
Precision and expressive: such as slip, wheezily, grimly, chuckle, confounded and other words
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From my point of view, this story has a great educational significance. Ausable's remarkable intelligence is obviously contrast to his appearance, which more powerfully tells us not to judge a person by he's or she's cover.
I think more rhetorical devices should be used, because it's important to create some impressive characters.
This story has put a lot of effort into character building. The author has used a variety of action descriptions in the article, so both the protagonists and antagonists have given me a deep impression. -
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In my opinion, this stort story is very fascinating. Although he only uses a few words in the characterization, it is vivd and wonderful. He advances the plot layer by layer and has a fast yhythm. I like the description and characterization of this novel very much, and would like to share it with you.
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# I. General Impression on "Midnight Visitor"
"Midnight Visitor" is an engaging short story. It manages to create a sense of mystery and suspense within a limited space and short span of time.
# II. How a Short Story Can Be Gripping
## A. Maintaining Tension
In a short story like "Midnight Visitor", the element of tension is crucial. Right from the start, the late - night visit creates an air of unease. The unknown identity of the visitor and the potential danger associated with it keep the readers on edge. For example, when the protagonist is in the room waiting for the visitor, the anticipation builds up continuously. This tension is maintained until the climax of the story, which usually occurs relatively quickly in a short story.## B. Focused Plot
A short story needs to have a highly focused plot. "Midnight Visitor" has a simple yet effective plot idea. It revolves around the midnight encounter, without getting distracted by too many sub - plots. This focus allows the story to move swiftly and hold the reader's attention.# III. Features of a Good Story in Different Aspects
## A. Plot
- **Twist and Surprise**: "Midnight Visitor" has an excellent plot twist. Just when the readers might expect a certain outcome, the story turns in a different direction. For instance, the true nature of the visitor and the actions of the main characters towards the end are startling. This element of surprise is common in well - crafted stories. It keeps the readers guessing and adds to the overall enjoyment.
- **Resolution**: A good plot should have a satisfactory resolution. In this story, the resolution ties up all the loose ends. The mystery around the visitor is resolved, and the situation is brought to a close in a believable and somewhat unexpected way.## B. Characterization
- **Economical but Effective**: Good short stories create memorable characters without extensive descriptions. In "Midnight Visitor", the main characters are defined through their actions and a few key traits. For example, the protagonist's behavior when facing the visitor reveals his quick - thinking and shrewdness.
- **Character Arcs**: Although short, the character in the story can still experience a change. The protagonist's perception and approach to the situation change during the course of the story, which adds depth to the character within the short span.## C. Description
- **Selective and Impactful**: In short stories, descriptions need to be selective. In "Midnight Visitor", the author might use a few key descriptions to set the mood, like the late - hour setting which immediately creates a sense of mystery. The descriptions are not elaborate but are sufficient to draw the readers into the story's atmosphere.
## D. Choice of Words
- **Precision**: The use of precise words is important. In this story, words are chosen to convey the sense of urgency and mystery. For example, words used to describe the approaching footsteps or the expressions of the characters are carefully selected to enhance the overall atmosphere. - **Evocative Language**: Even with a limited number of words, the story uses language that evokes emotions. It might be fear, anticipation, or surprise. This makes the readers more involved in the story.In conclusion, "Midnight Visitor" is a great example of how a short story can be captivating by having a well - structured plot, interesting characters, smart descriptions, and a carefully chosen vocabulary. If you want to explore more short stories with similar engaging features, there are many classic collections waiting for you to discover.
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