Question

_________ is called a short narrative usually consisting of a single incident or episode. often humorous, they can be real or fictional, and they can stand alone. when they appear within a larger narrative as a brief story told by one character to another, the author usually employs them to reveal something significant about that character.

Answer 1

Answer:

A Prose

Explanation: Going with the thought of episode, humourous, real or fictional. Sitcom seems to be the best fit.  These are usually brief chunks of literary works.