This document provides instructions for a midterm assignment analyzing the story "Forever" and categorizing it as realistic fiction. Students must identify at least 5 elements from the story that fit criteria for realistic fiction from a handout. For each element, they should give the specific part of the story that represents it, quote the relevant words, and explain how that part shows the element. The analysis should be double spaced, typed, no more than 2 pages, and does not need an essay format.