Short Story Elements

The time and place of a story.

The message or life lesson in a story.

When a character is in conflict with a societal norm or expectation, the conflict is:

Who is a complex character that we can see many sides of?

What part of the story is when events and conflict begin to get resolved?

A reference to an event that occurred before the story took place.

Who is a character that we only see one side of and know very little about?

The opposite of what is expected. A contrast between what we think and what is real.

Who is a character who does not evolve or change throughout a story?

Who is the character in conflict with the protagonist?

Figurative language: "I had a ton of chores to do!"

When a character is in conflict with themselves and a decision needs to be made...

Figurative language: "Josh likes to stay up late. He is a night owl!"

What is an event that gets the story started? It makes the reader want to continue reading.

When an object or person is used to represent a bigger idea.

What sets the scene for the story? It introduces the reader to the characters and setting.

Figurative language: "She is as busy as a bee!"

Who is the main character of a story?

Figurative language: "The wind howled its mighty objection."

What is: When a character is in conflict with an animal or other force of nature?

What is the end of the story called?

What is when two characters are in conflict with each other's ideas, actions, or beliefs?

Giving a hint of something to come.

What is the most exciting part of the story, or the turning point of the story?

A character who changes throughout the story usually as a result of overcoming a problem.

What is a series of events that build up to the climax?

When a character experiences self-doubt about the best way to solve a problem, it is known as: