Short Story Elements

A person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work is a ___.

• character
• conflict
• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a story line or sequence of events that make up a novel or story?

• fiction
• nonfiction
• plot
• summary

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A character struggles against destiny or circumstances that cannot be controlled.

• character vs. character
• character vs. fate
• character vs. self
• character vs. society

The events that conclude the story and reveal the theme. The story comes to a reasonable ending.

• exposition
• falling action
• resolution
• rising action

The events that begin to conclude the story and lead to an ending.

• climax
• exposition
• falling action
• rising action

The turning point of the story where a shift occurs; the conflict could be resolved in different ways.

• climax
• exposition
• resolution
• rising action

A character struggles with his or her own personal fears, personality flaws, needs, desires, or emotions.

• character vs. character
• character vs. fate
• character vs. nature
• character vs. self

A problem or struggle with another character.

• character vs. character
• character vs. nature
• character vs. self
• character vs.society

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Major events that develop the plot and lead to the climax.

• exposition
• falling action
• resolution
• rising action

A character has a problem with natural disasters, weather, etc.

• character vs. fate
• character vs. nature
• character vs. self
• character vs. society