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Elements of Short Story

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What are the elements of short story and how do the elements interact to determine theme.

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1
A plot is a sequence of events that include
characters, setting, conflict, resolution
exposition, conflict, climax, resolution.
narrator, characters, conflict, theme
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolve.
2
Elements of short story include . . .
narrator, characters, universal theme, conflict.
point of view, conflict, theme rising action, and character.
characters, conflict, plot, setting, theme, point of view.
characters, conflict, resolution, plot, point of view.
3
The resolution is often a key clue to the
conflict
character
theme
plot
4
An implied theme
suggested by the author
recurs in different cultures
is expressed directly
recurs in different time periods
5
If a character is afraid of tornadoes, the conflict may be
resolved
external
both internal and external.
internal
6
An objective narrator is
influential
neutral
opinionated
unreliable
7
Authors often reveal characters' traits indirectly through
the narrator.
physical description.
behavior and speech.
omniscient point of view.
8
The following elements point to the theme of the story:
motivation, confict, dialogue
point of view, setting, symbols
conflict, character, plot
both 1 and 3
9
Setting may include
all the above
historical period
physical location
climate and weather
10
Omniscient point of view narrator can
is an observer.
is a character in the story
reveal the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
reveal the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
11
Conflict often relates to a character's motivation.
True
False
12
Point of view and setting can affect the theme of a story.
False
True