Short Story Analysis

Short Story Elements

• Characters: Central figures that drive the narrative, may include protagonists and antagonists.
• Setting: Time and place where the story unfolds, impacting tone and mood.
• Plot: Sequence of events that constitutes the story.
• Symbolism: Use of symbols to represent ideas and themes beyond the literal sense.
• Theme: Underlying message or central idea that the narrative conveys.

Plot Structure

• Exposition: Introduces background information, characters, and initial setting.
• Rising Action: Series of events that create suspense and develop conflict.
• Climax: The turning point or most intense moment in the story.
• Falling Action: Events that occur after the climax leading towards resolution.
• Resolution/Denouement: Conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

Domains

• .com: Commercial websites primarily for businesses.
• .org: Non-profit organizations, often advocacy or service-oriented.
• .gov: Official websites of government agencies.
• .edu: Educational institutions, providing academic resources.
• .net: Network organizations, often related to internet services.

Textual Aid Types

• Titles & Sub-titles: Give insight into the content, highlighting main ideas.
• Illustration: Provides visual representation to enhance understanding.
• Tables: Organize information into clear rows and columns for quick reference.
• Graphs: Visualize data relationships; types include:
  • Bar Graph: Compares quantities across different categories.
  • Line Graph: Best for displaying trends over time.
  • Pie Chart: Shows proportions of a whole.
  • Pictograph: Uses images to represent data visually.
• Maps: Display geographical or political features:
  • Physical Map: Shows natural features like mountains or rivers.
  • Political Map: Indicates boundaries, cities, and other human-made features.

Types of Listener/Listening

• Appreciative Listening: Done for pleasure and enjoyment of the content.
• Empathic Listening: Aimed at providing emotional support and understanding.
• Comprehensive Listening: Focuses on understanding and absorbing the message.
• Critical/Analytical Listening: Evaluates the logic and reasonableness of the message.

CRAAP Criteria

• Currency: Evaluates the timeliness of the information.
• Relevance: Assesses how well the information meets the user’s needs.
• Authority: Examines the credibility of the source.
• Accuracy: Determines the reliability and correctness of the information.
• Purpose: Analyzes the reason the information was created.