Elements of the short story

The way a writer chooses to create a characater

This is believed to have been the first anthology of short stories in the Western World

Due to their length, short stories have

This kind of narrator can describe the dialogue and actions of characters but cannot describe characters' thoughts.

First collection of short stories written in the English language

Typically 1,600-20,000 words in length

The most prominent character; their actions drive the plot of a story

The internal or external reasons for a character's actions

A character whose actions contrast with another character in order to highlight certain aspects or traits

This way of telling stories was passed down from generation to generation

Which of the following is NOT one of the six elements of the short story?

Setting helps establish the ________ of the story.

Characters who add more depth and realism to a story

An old fisherman fighting for three days against a marlin is an example of

A character robs a store to get bread because has nothing to eat. Hunger was the _________ for his actions.

Tools writers use to enhance their writing

When a story is presented by a narrator outside the story, it is written in __________ person.

It's 7:30a and Ms. H is not in the mood to be teaching this early. She says, "I am SO excited to be in class right now."

When an author presents a character by describing their actions, dialogue, and thoughts, they are using ______________.

One example of a story that starts in medias res is The Emperor's New Groove.

This kind of third-person narrator knows everything, including every characters' thoughts.

A short story must start in medias res.

The type of story that Jesus frequently told

Part of the plot where the character must make an important decision and/or faces the biggest conflict.

Figures in a literary work that can be human, animal, or object

"She didn't close the door when she left the room even though she knows it drives Ms. H nuts." This is an example of

"Mean," "generous," and "kind" are all examples of

Considered to be the oldest written story on earth

One example of dramatic irony is sarcasm.

An antagonist is always an evil character.

The girl in the Hunger Games primarily faces this type of conflict.

This point of view is the least common.

A story can have a main plot and one or more _________, or secondary storylines.

The antagonist is the character that

"He wore black clothes that matched his pessimistic personality." This is an example of ______________ characterization.

This is NOT part of Freytag's pyramid.

The central message or lesson in a story; can be implied or directly stated

Most themes in stories are _________.

This is sometimes used set the stage or provide context for a group of stories.

This point of view comes from a character who is directly involved in the story

A theme that applies to many different cultures and time periods is known as

In this genre, characters are animals that teach a lesson

This genre does NOT belong to the oral tradition

This is usually the longest part of a plot. It includes major conflicts the characters face.

Hamlet wants to avenge his father's death, but he is torn and can't decide whether he should follow through with it.