Short Story Elements Flashcard

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Setting

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The time and place of the action of the story

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Which element of a short story involves the main character who is central to the conflict?

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Protagonist

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What is the role of the 'antagonist' in a short story?

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Opposing character or force

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In a short story, what does 'rising action' refer to?

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Events that develop or intensify the conflict

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What type of conflict involves a character struggling with an outside force such as nature?

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Person vs. Nature

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using like or as.

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Which literary element involves a speech by a character alone onstage?

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Soliloquy

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

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To provide clues about what is going to happen later.

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In "Lord of the Flies," what happens to the boys' attempt at self-governance?

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It quickly dissolves into savagery.

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What is the name of the theater associated with Shakespeare?

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The Globe