Short Story Test Review

Front

Compelling

Back

(adj) evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

Front

To sack someone

Back

To fire them.

Front

Plot

Back

Always revolves around conflict.

Front

Resolution

Back

The plot element that ties together all of the plot events and conflicts.

Front

STEAL (S)

Back

Looks at a character's Speech to make an inference.

Front

Exposition

Back

The introduction of background information in a story.

Front

Rising Action

Back

The series of events that create suspense and tension leading up to the climax.

Front

Climax

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

Front

Falling Action

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

Theme

Back

The central idea or message in a story.