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Short story elements - (copy)


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individual vs individualSarah and Trina are both trying to win the county art contest.
static charactera charcter that does not change during the story.
dynamic charactera character that does change due to events in the story.
individual vs natureDuring an ice storm Alex's car slides off the road and she is stranded.
individual vs selfChristy is hungry and out of money. Should she steal?
1st person point of viewThe person telling the story uses "I" to tell the events in the story
3rd person point of viewThe person telling the story uses " he" or " she" or their names to tell about the events in the story
foreshadowinghints or clues that prepare the reader for later events in the story.
climaxThe most exciting point in the story
settingwhere and when the story takes place
flashbackWhen the character remembers events from earlier in their life because of the current situation.
rising actionthe building events of suspense in a story's plot