Understanding Story Elements

What is a short story?

• A long narrative with multiple themes

• A piece of prose fiction focusing on a single theme

• A poem written in verse

• A nonfiction account of real events

Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?

• Characters

• Setting

• Resolution

• Theme

Flat characters usually:

• Are complex and dynamic

• Display one or two personality traits

• Change significantly throughout the story

• Always serve as protagonists

Round characters are often:

• Minor characters

• Simple and unchanging

• Complex and dynamic

• Always antagonists

What is characterization?

• The process of resolving conflicts in a story

• The portrayal of a character's personality and traits

• The setting of a story

• The theme of a literary work

Which method of characterization involves analyzing a character’s speech and dialogue?

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Appearance

• Speech and Dialogue

What type of conflict involves a character facing societal norms?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

In a conflict between two characters, which type of conflict is occurring?

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

Which type of conflict would involve a character dealing with a hurricane?

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

The protagonist in a story is often referred to as the:

• Antagonist

• Hero or heroine

• Minor character

• Flat character