Elements and Structure of Short Stories

What are the five elements of a short story?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Theme, Plot

• Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Characters, Setting, Conflict, Theme, Plot

• Characters, Setting, Conflict, Theme, Resolution

Who is typically the main character in a story?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Supporting Character

• Narrator

Which character creates conflict for the main character?

• Narrator

• Protagonist

• Supporting Character

• Antagonist

What does the setting of a story include?

• Conflict and Theme

• Time and Location

• Characters and Plot

• Resolution and Climax

Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against natural forces?

• Man vs. Himself

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

What is the theme of a story?

• What the author wants you to learn or know

• The series of significant incidents that produce suspense

• The main problem the protagonist is trying to solve

• The highest point of interest in the story

Which part of the plot introduces the setting and characters?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

What is the highest point of interest in a story called?

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Exposition

What happens during the falling action of a story?

• The story reaches its highest point of tension

• The main problem is resolved

• The main problem is introduced

• The background and setting are introduced

Where does the resolution occur in the plot structure?

• After the exposition

• Before the climax

• During the rising action

• After the falling action