Short Story Elements

Front

What is the resolution in a short story?

Back

The end of a story where everything is resolved.

Front

What is rising action?

Back

Where the conflict of the story grows and where the events increasingly build up in excitement.

Front

What is an example of setting?

Back

A big castle with magical house objects.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or decisive moment in a story.

Front

What is the exposition of a story?

Back

The beginning of a story where we learn about setting and some of the characters.

Front

What is the main conflict in a story?

Back

The central struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

Front

What is a character in a short story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or underlying message in a story.

Front

What is a plot?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.