Elements of Short Story

Front

A character that has little or no change by the end of the book is a ____________________ character.

Back

Static

Front

It refers to the people, and in some stories, animals or moving objects that take part in the story.

Back

Character

Front

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Back

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

Front

When a character contradicts the norms and values of their culture, the conflict is called...

Back

Man vs. Society

Front

A character that we know little about is called a ____________________ character.

Back

Flat

Front

A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story is a ____________________ character.

Back

Dynamic

Front

The sequence of events that make up a story is known as the ____________________.

Back

Plot

Front

The time and place in which a story occurs is referred to as the ____________________.

Back

Setting

Front

The central idea or message in a story is called the ____________________.

Back

Theme

Front

The struggle between opposing forces in a story is known as ____________________.

Back

Conflict