Although different in length, a short story and a novel have many similarities. Both belong to the category of literature known as fiction; they are fictitious. Both of them have a story outline or plot. A short story has a setting, both time and space settings; similarly a novel also has time and space settings which contribute to the meaning or theme. Both are narrative arts and have story teller to tell the story. Both are written in prose. Both the genres have some characters, and episodes and both have themes. Thus, a short story and a novel have many similarities.