Understanding Short Story Elements

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What are the five elements of a short story?

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Plot, Character, Setting, Theme, Conflict

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A ________ is a person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.

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Character

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The _________ is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

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Antagonist

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The ________ of a short story is the time and place in which it happens. Authors often use descriptions of landscape, scenery, buildings, seasons, or weather to provide a strong sense of setting.

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Setting

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The ________ is the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

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Protagonist

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_______ is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict.

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Plot

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Define the Five Stages of Plot: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution. Which stage involves the introduction of background information?

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Exposition

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The _________ is a struggle between two people or things in a short story. The main character is usually on one side of the central conflict.

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Conflict

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Explain the type of conflict: Character Vs. Society. Which of the following scenarios best represents this type of conflict? A character struggling to survive a storm, A character fighting against societal norms, A character battling their own fears, A character in a duel with another character

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A character fighting against societal norms

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Explain the type of conflict: Character Vs. Self. Which of the following scenarios best represents this type of conflict? A character debating whether to lie to protect a friend, A character arguing with a sibling, A character lost in the wilderness, A character facing a rival in a competition

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A character debating whether to lie to protect a friend