Elements of a Short Story

Front

A short story is a brief fictional ______________

Back

narrative

Front

Although it is _____________, it is a complete work featuring the same basic elements as longer works of fiction.

Back

short

Front

The people or animals who take part in the action of the story are called ______________.

Back

characters

Front

Which is NOT in the Reader's Toolbox?

Back

Use the glossary and index

Front

A problem or struggle between opposing forces is known as ______________.

Back

conflict

Front

The time and place in which a story occurs is called the ______________.

Back

setting

Front

The main idea or underlying message of a story is referred to as the ______________.

Back

theme

Front

The sequence of events in a story is known as the ______________.

Back

plot

Front

The character who opposes the main character is called the ______________.

Back

antagonist

Front

The character who drives the story forward is known as the ______________.

Back

protagonist