WorksheetsShort Story Elements
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 12mins
A ____ is a work of fiction that can reasonably be read in one sitting
short story
atmosphere
point of view
conflict
setting
Setting creates ____ by the positive and negative feelings associated with the place (vibes)
short story
atmosphere
point of view
conflict
protagonist
____ is the vantage point from which the story is told
setting
plot
point of view
conflict
protagonist
____ is the sequence of events in a story
setting
plot
point of view
conflict
antagonist
____ is the struggle of the story, just like in real life.
setting
plot
theme
conflict
characters
____ are people, creatures, or objects that are presented as a person in the story
setting
plot
theme
conflict
characters
____ can be a moral lesson of the story - something for the reader can consider for themselves
setting
plot
theme
conflict
characters
___ gives the background of the story & introduces characters --> things we will take for granted for the rest of the story
Climax
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
___ introduces conflict and builds suspense (Begins with **inciting incident**)
Climax
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
___ is the turning point of the story: moment of highest stakes where everything changes (exciting, tense)
Climax
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
___ is the consequences or fallout from the story's major turning point --> immediate results from that release of tension
Climax
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
___ wraps up loose ends at the end of the story (can include a denouement or a final turn at the end)
Climax
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
The thing in the plot that kicks off the conflict and begins to raise stakes
inciting incident
denouement
1st person
3rd person Limited
3rd person Omniscient
A final turn at the end of the plot in the Resolution (French term)
inciting incident
denouement
1st person
3rd person Limited
3rd person Omniscient
POV perspective where the narrator is the main character and directly involved in the story, using I / me / my pronouns
inciting incident
denouement
1st person
3rd person Limited
3rd person Omniscient
POV perspective where the narrator isn't involved directly in the events of the story, and we only have insights to the thoughts and feelings of one character, the main character
inciting incident
denouement
1st person
3rd person Limited
3rd person Omniscient
POV perspective where the narrator isn't involved directly in the events of the story, and we get insights about the thoughts and feelings inside multiple or any character
inciting incident
denouement
1st person
3rd person Limited
3rd person Omniscient
____ struggles a character has with another person, a group of people, or a thing
External conflict
Internal conflict
Dramatic conflict
Dramatic irony
____ struggles a character has within his or her own mind
External conflict
Internal conflict
Dramatic conflict
Dramatic irony
Identify types of conflict:
Two characters argue about differing beliefs
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
An artist works to improve their portfolio to win a scholarship
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
A person hides parts of their identity (or engages in rebellion) for fear of attack because of where/when they live
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
A person crash lands in a deserted area and has to try to survive with minimal supplies until rescue comes.
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
A person struggles with doubts over beliefs they had previously been confident in
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
A person struggles between the morally right choice or the quick and easy choice
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
A person resists an unjust law from a corrupt government
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
A student is trying not to be late to 1st period, but the traffic today is worse than normal
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
Identify types of conflict:
Two characters get into a physical fight
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Obstacle
Man vs. Himself
____ describes where, when, and circumstances of how characters live
setting
plot
theme
conflict
characters
____ is the main character of the story whose perspective we see things through & spend the most time with to build a bond
protagonist
antagonist
1st person POV
3rd Person Limited POV
3rd Person Omniscient POV
____ is the person who causes a problem for the main character, & who the reader may be led to have feelings against
protagonist
antagonist
1st person POV
3rd Person Limited POV
3rd Person Omniscient POV
iSee part - You bring up a "direct quote" from the text that helps to support the point you are making. Cite author's (Last Name)
Infer
Summary
Evidence
Explain
iSee part - Come to a logical conclusion based on information you have; answers the prompt of the question & makes an argument
Infer
Summary
Evidence
Explain
iSee part - At the end of a text-dependent answer, you tie your quote back to your initial point & close on your own thoughts
Infer
Summary
Evidence
Explain
iSee part - Bring up details from the reading that are relevant & help to illustrate the point you are making in argument
Infer
Summary
Evidence
Explain
