Literary Elements (short stories)

Front

central idea, insight, or message that a work of literature conveys

Back

theme

Front

The way in which story events are organized for dramatic events.

Back

plot structure

Front

Introduces characters and their situation

Back

Exposition

Front

What develops the conflict?

Back

Rising action

Front

Turning point where the outcome is determined, point of great intensity

Back

climax

Front

What sets up the ending?

Back

falling action

Front

What shows how the conflict is settled?

Back

resolution

Front

What reveals the central conflict?

Back

inciting incident

Front

brief work of fiction intended to be read in a single setting

Back

short story

Front

People or animals who take part in the action

Back

characters