Elements of a Story

Which is NOT an element of a short story?

• Characters

• Setting

• Theme

• Language

Answer explanation

The elements of a short story are characters, setting, theme, and PLOT!

Which main character is the "good guy" or HERO?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

Which main character is the "bad guy" or VILLAIN?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

What kind of character only shows ONE TRAIT in the story? (example: is a bad guy the for WHOLE story)

• Static and Flat character

• Dynamic and Round character

What kind of character CHANGES during the story? (example: from bad to good)

• Static and Flat character

• Dynamic and Round character

Which of these is NOT part of the SETTING?

• Weather

• Resolution

• Time

• Place

What is the THEME of a story?

• Protagonist

• Time

• Main Idea

• Climax

Which of these is NOT an example of the THEME?

• Rising Action

• Family

• Love

• Friendship

What is the ENDING of the PLOT?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Falling Action

When do the PROBLEMS BEGIN in the PLOT?

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Resolution