Short story study guide

This problem is between a character and an outside force

An account of an event or a conversation that happened before the start of a story

A theme that can be found in many works from a particular era or culture

Qualities of a character shown through appearance, speech, actions, thoughts, and interactions with other characters

A message about life that is supported by details in the story

This point of view shows the narrator as an outside observer

List the order of the 5 stages of plot

Words that appeal to your sight, smell, taste, touch or hearing.

The character the reader identifies with and roots for

This character has many character traits and qualities. They are usually complex and lifelike like real people

An educated guess using context clues and common sense

Struggle between opposing forces

Time and place in a story that can help create a mood

The voice that tells the story-can be outside or inside the story

This character opposes the character you would root for

The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for a reader

Different types of literature

This point of view shows the narrator inside the story telling about his/her experience

The voice from a poem

A message about life that appears across genres, time periods, and cultures.

This point of view reveals the thoughts, feelings, and opinions of only one character

Something concrete (person, place, object or activity) that represents an idea

This problem takes place in the mind

A character that changes as a result of the events of the story

The sequence of events that happen in a story

The use of hints to build suspense about what will happen next

A character that is one dimensional and isn’t a developed character