2nd play - Elements of a Short Story

A flashback gives the reader information needed to understand the story.

Another word for “story problem” is

The character that opposes the main character is called the

When the author goes back in time and gives the reader information needed to understand the story is called a

The _____________________ includes information about time and place.

The development of events that lead to the climax is called:

The message that the author intends to communicate by telling the story is called the _____________________.

The theme of a story is always about how people should treat one another with kindness.

The setting describes the end of a story.

The central or main character is called the

The conflict of the story can be described as the story problem.

________________________ is very short and is also known as the conclusion.

The climax can be described as the highest point of tension in a story.

The antagonist is the main character.

Resolution is also known as ‘denouement’.

When the author gives clues or hints to the reader about events that will happen later in the story it is called

______________________ is a means in which a reader gets to know a character.

The plot can be described as the events of a story.

Suspense is a quality that can enable the reader to experience the feelings of the main character.

Every story has falling action and resolution.