Short Story Elements Review

Front

What is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the series of events that lead up to the climax of the story?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the term for the highest point of suspense or action in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What part of the story shows how the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles against another character?

Back

Man vs. Man

Front

What type of conflict occurs when a character faces challenges from nature?

Back

Man vs. Nature

Front

What type of conflict involves a character's internal struggle?

Back

Man vs. Self

Front

What is the narrative perspective called when the narrator is a character in the story?

Back

First Person

Front

What is the narrative perspective called when the narrator addresses the reader directly?

Back

Second Person