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What is one characteristic of Alice Munro's short stories?

  • Move forward and backward in time

  • Frequently reference aliens

  • Are mainly about crime

  • Depict futuristic worlds

Answer

Alice Munro's short stories often move forward and backward in time, as she explores the past and present of her characters' lives. This technique allows her to provide a more nuanced and complex view of her characters, as she shows how their actions and decisions in the past have shaped their lives in the present.
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