Short Story Elements

Front

What is the overall atmosphere of a piece of literature?

Back

Mood

Front

What is the writer's attitude towards the subject and/or the readers?

Back

Tone

Front

What part of the Plot Structure involves working out all the problems?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for a huge turning point in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the start of the story in the plot structure called?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What are the characters, settings, and events that make up a story?

Back

Elements of a Short Story

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the part of the story where the conflict begins to develop?

Back

Rising Action