1. Plot Summary: While it's important to have an understanding of the story's plot, a literary critique should not simply retell the story. It should focus on analyzing how the plot is structured, how it contributes to the story's themes and character development, and how it creates suspense or conflict.
2. Personal Opinions: A literary critique is not a personal review or opinion piece. It should be an objective analysis of the story's literary qualities. While it's okay to express your thoughts and feelings about the story, they should be supported by evidence from the text.
3. Biographical Information: Information about the author's life or personal experiences is not typically relevant to a literary critique of a short story. The focus should be on the analysis of the story itself and how it functions as a work of literature.