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What distinguishes a short story from a poem

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A short story has clear plot development, while a poem does not. A short story has complex characters, while a poem does not. A poem uses sensory language, while a short story does not. A short story has a larger theme, while a poem does not.
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poems have stanzas and they sometimes rhyme and poems are sometimes shorter

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