Short Story Elements

Front

Represents a bigger idea

Back

Symbolism

Front

Character in conflict with protagonist

Back

Antagonist

Front

Conflict with societal norms

Back

Person vs. Society

Front

Hint of something to come

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

Series of events leading to climax

Back

Rising Action

Front

Character that doesn't change

Back

Static Character

Front

End of the story

Back

Conclusion/Resolution

Front

Event reference before the story

Back

Flashback

Front

Conflict between characters' ideas, actions, or beliefs

Back

Person vs. Person

Front

Complex character with many sides

Back

Round Character