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What is a character?
What is a character?
A person or an animal in a story, a play, or another literary work.
What is the climax of a story?
What is the climax of a story?
The action of the story comes to its highest point of dramatic conflict.
What is conflict in a story?
What is conflict in a story?
A problem or disagreement between people, society, or nature; the central source of tension and drama in the story.
What does exposition do in a story?
What does exposition do in a story?
What is falling action?
What is falling action?
What is point of view?
What is point of view?
What is a protagonist?
What is a protagonist?
What is resolution in a story?
What is resolution in a story?
What is rising action?
What is rising action?
What is setting?
What is setting?
What is a theme in literature?
What is a theme in literature?
What is the plot of a story?
What is the plot of a story?
What is an antagonist?
What is an antagonist?
What is symbolism?
What is symbolism?
Flashcards
Character
Character
A person or animal in a story.
Climax
Climax
The highest point of dramatic conflict in a story.
Conflict
Conflict
A problem or disagreement in a story.
Exposition
Exposition
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Falling Action
Falling Action
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Point of View
Point of View
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Protagonist
Protagonist
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Resolution
Resolution
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Rising Action
Rising Action
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Setting
Setting
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Theme
Theme
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Plot
Plot
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Antagonist
Antagonist
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Symbolism
Symbolism
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Study Notes
Key Elements of a Short Story
- Character: Represents individuals or animals involved in the narrative; fundamental to plot development.
- Climax: The peak of dramatic tension in the story, where the main conflict reaches its most intense moment.
- Conflict: Highlights problems or disagreements among characters, society, or nature; drives the story’s tension and drama.
- Exposition: Introduces essential elements like tone, setting, characters, and background information critical for understanding the narrative.
- Falling Action: Follows the climax, focusing on the resolution of conflicts and the unfolding of outcomes.
- Point of View: Indicates the perspective from which the story is told, influencing how readers interpret events and characters.
- Protagonist: The primary character initiating the plot; often faces challenges and drives the narrative forward.
- Resolution: Concludes the story by resolving central conflicts, providing answers to the main problems raised.
- Rising Action: A sequence of events building tension and complications leading toward the climax; essential for plot development.
- Setting: Establishes the time and place where the narrative takes place, shaping the context and mood of the story.
- Theme: The underlying subject or concept expressed within a literary work; often conveys deeper meanings and messages.
- Plot: The structured sequence of events including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
- Antagonist: Opposes the protagonist, presenting challenges and obstacles that drive the conflict and enhance drama.
- Symbolism: Employs concrete objects or elements to represent larger concepts or ideas, enriching the text’s meaning.
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Explore key terms and concepts associated with the elements of a short story through these flashcards. Learn definitions and examples to enhance your understanding of narrative structure and literary devices. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts alike.