elements of short story Flashcards
Genre of literature that created from the imagination, not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation.
Fiction
Is writing that gives information or describes real events, rather than telling a story.
Non-fiction
Answers the question “WHEN”or”WHERE” the story happened. It is the time and place in which it happens.
Setting
answers the question “WHO ARE THE CHARACTERS OF THE STORY”
a person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.
Character
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CHARACTERS OF THE STORY
Is a struggle between two people or things in a short story. The main character is usually on one side of the central conflict.
CONFLICT
Six struggles of main character
man vs man
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs machine
man vs society
man vs supernatural
A series of events and character, actions that relate to the sentral conflict.
plot
The structure or organization of events that make up a fictional story.
plot
beginning of the story that introduces: conflict, character, and setting
Exposition
events before climax; Character’s attempt to solve the problem, but fails.
Rising action
The turning point, the point of greatest suspense or action.
climax
Action and events that occur after climax
Falling action
End of the story where the conflicts or problems are solved
Resolution
WHAT IS THE STORY ABOUT
Is the central idea of belief in a short story
Theme
