Elements of a Short Story

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Who is the protagonist?

Back

The leading character or one of the major characters.

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What is a dynamic character?

Back

A character that experiences a transformation and/or valuable life lesson.

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What are round characters?

Back

A character that is complex, relatable and well known to audience.

Front

What is a character?

Back

A person or animal in a literary work that takes part in the action.

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What is setting?

Back

The time and place in which the story is set.

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What is a static character?

Back

A character that does not experience a transformation and/or valuable life lesson.

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What is a flat character?

Back

A two-dimensional and uncomplicated character.

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What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative.

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What is a theme?

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.