Short Story Elements

Front

What is the underlying meaning behind a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is it called when the author tells of something in the past to reveal information to the readers?

Back

Flashback

Front

Which type of irony occurs when the characters' dialogue is ironic?

Back

Verbal Irony

Front

What type of irony occurs when the reader knows something that the characters do not?

Back

Dramatic Irony

Front

What part of the setting tells the reader how they should feel about the story?

Back

Mood

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What are the individuals who take part in the action of a story called?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is a recurring idea or message in a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict