Exploring the 7 Elements of a Short Story

The video tutorial introduces students to the elements of a short story, including characterization, setting, plot, conflict, theme, tone, mood, and point of view. The teacher explains each element with examples and provides a graphic organizer for students to fill out. Students are tasked with creating their own examples for three elements and bringing completed organizers to class.

What is the primary focus of a short story?

• One single event or idea

• Multiple events and ideas

• Detailed character development

• Complex plot twists

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The character's actions show bravery.

• The author states the character is brave.

• The character's dialogue reveals their thoughts.

• The author describes the character's appearance.

What does the setting of a story include?

• Only the location

• Only the weather

• Both location and time

• Only the time of day

Which element of a story involves a series of events?

• Theme

• Characterization

• Setting

• Plot

What type of conflict is 'man versus self'?

• External conflict

• Internal conflict

• Societal conflict

• Physical conflict

What is the central idea or insight of a piece of fiction called?

• Setting

• Plot

• Conflict

• Theme

How is tone different from mood?

• Tone and mood are the same.

• Tone is the emotional effect on the audience, mood is the speaker's attitude.

• Tone is the speaker's attitude, mood is the emotional effect on the audience.

• Tone is the setting, mood is the plot.

Which of the following is an example of a mood word?

• Hostile

• First-person

• Plot

• Characterization

What perspective uses 'I', 'me', and 'my'?

• Omniscient

• Third person

• Second person

• First person

What should students do on the back of their graphic organizer?

• Write a summary of the lesson

• Provide their own examples of three elements

• Draw a picture of a short story

• List the seven elements again