Here's why:
* The "e" in "shape" is a short vowel sound, similar to the "e" in "bed" or "pen". The "a" makes the main vowel sound, and it's a short "a" sound.
* Long e sounds are typically spelled with "ee", "ea", or "e" at the end of a word. For example: "tree", "bread", or "hope".
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to analyze!