Short Story Elements

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What is the plot of a story?

Back

The series of events in a story.

Front

Which type of conflict is internal?

Back

Man vs. Self

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What type of character undergoes significant change throughout the story?

Back

Dynamic character

Front

Which part of the plot reveals information about the characters and the setting?

Back

Introduction/exposition

Front

What is setting in a story?

Back

The time and place where a story occurs.

Front

What is a static character?

Back

A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

Front

What are the main components of a plot?

Back

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

Front

What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

Back

First-person uses 'I' or 'we', while third-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.