Short Story Elements

What is the conflict in a story?

• the time and place a story takes place

• a central idea in the story

• a series of events that make up a story

• the struggle between opposing forces in a story

What is the setting in a story?

• time an place a story takes

• perspective from which the story is told

• a struggle between opposing forces

• a lesson in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the theme in the story?

• a series of events that make up a story

• central idea or lesson in a literary work

• the time and place a story takes place

• the struggle between opposing forces in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the plot in a story?

• perspective from which the story is told

• the feeling the story creates for the reader

• a series of events that make up a story

• perspective from which the story is told

What is the point-of-view in a story?

• the feeling the story creates for the reader

• the time and place a story takes place

• a series of events that make up a story

• perspective from which the story is told

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Describe a flat character in a story...

• a character that does not change in a story

• a character that is unique, has personality, and is often interesting

• a character that is one-dimensional and is easily stereotyped

• a character that changes a great deal in the story

Describe a round character in a story...

• a character that does not change in a story

• a character that is unique, has personality, and is often interesting

• a character that is one-dimensional and is easily stereotyped

• a character that changes a great deal in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Describe a static character in a story...

• a character that does not change in a story

• a character that is unique, has personality, and is often interesting

• a character that is one-dimensional and is easily stereotyped

• a character that changes a great deal in the story

Describe a dynamic character in a story...

• a character that does not change in a story

• a character that is unique, has personality, and is often interesting

• a character that is one-dimensional and is easily stereotyped

• a character that changes a great deal in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• a character that is one-dimensional and is easily stereotyped

• a character that opposes or presents obstacles to the main character

• Main character of the story

• a person/character that provides background information while telling the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3