Short Story Elements

Front

The overall development of a character's appearance and personality.

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Characterization

Front

The overall structure of a short story is called _____? Options: Resolution, Climax, Plot, Rising Action

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Plot

Front

What are the five elements of plot listed in the correct sequence?

Back

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Front

Resolution

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the solution to the conflict and end to the story.

Front

The climax is defined as

Back

The highest most intense part of the story.

Front

The falling action is ___________.

Back

The fourth part of the plot used to begin the process of solving the problem or conflict.

Front

Conflict of a story

Back

The problem or dilemma.

Front

The rising action is defined as

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The second part of the plot responsible for further developing the conflict.

Front

Exposition

Back

The first part of the plot responsible for introducing the setting, characters, and the conflict.

Front

Diction

Back

The author's choice of words.