Short Story Elements

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What is the point of view in the sentence: 'I was having the best day ever when it started raining'?

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First Person

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What type of theme is expressed directly by the author, such as in a fable that ends with a moral?

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Stated theme

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What are a character's motives?

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The reasons a character acts, such as a desire to be liked.

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What is the definition of setting in a story?

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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What does symbolism mean in literature?

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Where an object, person, or situation has an underlying meaning that is not to be taken literally.

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What is a character's traits?

Back

The personality characteristics that define how a character behaves.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting part of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed by a story.

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What is the difference between internal and external conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, while external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.