Short Story Elements Review 23-24

Plot (the events of a story) happens in multiple stages.

Assigning the qualities of a person to something that is not human. Ex: The stars danced in the sky

Stage 4 of plot development resolves conflict and ties up loose ends in the story. This is called...

The sequence of events in a story.

Point-of-view of a story can be told in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person perspective.

Dynamic characters change throughout the course of a story. Dynamic = different

You are like my favorite person ever... is an example of a simile

When you expect one thing to happen, but something entirely different occurs. Ex: A fire station burning down

Indirect: Sally wiped her tears and walked away

A comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as. Ex: Ali is as slow as a turtle

A concrete person, place, or object that represents something more abstract. Ex: Red roses = love/romance

Ex: Ruby helps take tickets at games-Ruby volunteers

we know cops were eating the lamb leg but they didn't

When the reader knows something that the characters in the story do not. Ex: We know the man will die but he doesn't

Author's use of brief, direct statements about a character's personality. Ex: Ruby is a kind-hearted girl.

The moral, central insight, or lesson learned in a story. Ex: Treat others the way you'd like to be treated

You are my sunshine

A warning or indication of what may happen later on in the story

Stage 1 of plot development introduces characters and gives background information. This stage is called...

A struggle that a character faces within themselves.

A struggle that a character faces with another person or outside force.

Fireman is afraid of fire

Novels and short stories are two types of fiction writing.

A comparison of two unlike things. Ex: Ann's personality is a colorful rainbow.

Fiction (not real) writing is meant to entertain but provide a deeper understanding or life lesson.

Descriptive writing that appeals to the five senses (taste, touch, hear, feel, smell)

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of the story

Earlier events inserted into the normal chronological order of the story.

The time and place in which a story occurs. Ex: Chicago, Christmas morning, 1960

A story must contain at least 15 literary elements for it to be considered quality writing

The leaf jumped off the branch... is personification

Stage 3 of plot development reaches the highest point of suspense in the story. This is called...

The color red represents...

A state of feeling anxious or excited uncertainty about what may happen. Ex: a high-speed car chase

We know there is a storm coming but the kids playing don't know

Bad storms and/or rain symbolize...

Static characters stay the same throughout the course of the story. Static = same

Stage 2 of plot development introduces conflict and builds suspense. This is called...

A brief reference to something outside of the story the audience is expected to know. Ex: George Washington