Elements of Short Story

A ______ character is vital to the development and resolution of a story.

"The man seated in the parked limousine had short hair, piercing eyes, and a serious gaze."

"She knew Amaya was a caring,responsible girl who would take excellent care of the animal."

"He had a charming smile, a gentle manner, and a warm personality."

Any complication that prevents the main characters from achieve their goal is defined as:

A ________ character is only there to complement major characters.

"Her eyes, lips, and hands were clenched. Her head drooped and her chin hung low."

What is dramatic irony?

The element defined as location, time, scenery, objects, and place is __________.

The general feeling or impression conveyed by a passage is the _______.

An author uses _______ to hint at the outcome of a conflict.

The _______ is the highest emotional level of a story. It is often the most exciting event.

The pronoun ___ would be used in reference to the narrator in first person point of view.

"Oh yeah I'm fine," She said sarcastically as she threw up.

The author’s implicit attitude toward the reader or the people, places, and events is the ____.

Authors make comparisons using "like" or "as" to write ________.

A _______ is a message or moral told through symbols and recurring events in a story.

The interruption of the timeline to "fill in the blanks" is called _______.

"The girl in the fancy dress and high-heeled shoes squirmed uncomfortably on the wooden bench."

What is situational irony?

Person vs. society is a type of ______.

When using suspense, an author is purposefully _____________ to raise questions.