12 Questions
In a short story, what do we call the time and place in which the story happens?
Setting
What is the central idea or belief in a story known as?
Theme
Which point of view in storytelling uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'we', and 'us'?
First Person point of view
Which character in a story usually takes part in the central conflict?
Protagonist
What is a series of events that relate to the central conflict in a story called?
Plot
Which point of view in storytelling is characterized by the narrator being all knowing?
Omniscient point of view
What is the element of a plot that introduces the character(s) and the setting of the story?
Exposition
Which type of conflict involves a character struggling against nature?
Character versus Nature
What is the element in a plot where events lead to the climax and increase the tension in the story?
Rising Action
Which type of conflict occurs when a character struggles within themselves?
Character versus Themselves
What is the element in a plot that comes after the climax and when the tension begins to decrease?
Falling Action
When does the resolution occur in a plot?
After the conflict is settled
Test your knowledge on the key elements of a short story such as characters, setting, plot, and theme. Learn about the roles each element plays in crafting a compelling narrative.
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