Short Story Terminology Diagnostic

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Flashback

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A narrative technique that involves a jump back in time to depict a memory or event that occurred before the current timeline of the story.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality, appearance, and development of a character throughout the story.

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Internal Conflict

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A struggle that takes place within a character's mind, often involving emotions, decisions, or moral dilemmas.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs, introduced during the exposition of the plot.

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Elements of Setting

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Includes both time and place, which together create the backdrop for the story's events.

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Exposition

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The part of a story that introduces background information, including setting, characters, and initial conflict.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the narrative.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a story, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, typically structured in a beginning, middle, and end.