Elements of Short Story

Position from which the story is told to the reader

The message of the story

Where the story takes place

The hero or good person in the story

Story told from the "I" point of view

set of actions bringing the story to an end

The bad person in the story

"Wrap up" of the story plot

The high point (excited) of the story, turning point

The opposing force(s) between the protagonist and antagonist