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Short Story Elements: Definitions

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PlotSequence of events
ConflictStruggle between opposing forces
Rising ActionFirst stage of plot
ProblemWhat is wrong with character
ClimaxTurning Point. Most exciting part!!
ResolutionSolving the problem
SettingTime and place of the action
CharacterA person, animal or thing who takes part in the action
NarratorSpeaker who is telling the story
Character traitsHow the author describes the character
ThemeCentral message in a story
GenreThe type or style of story
FictionStory that is made up
Non-FictionStory that is real
NarrativeAnother name for story or selection
TextWords of the story
Text FeaturesThings added to the story to help understanding
Main IdeaWhat the selection is mostly about
DetailsText that describes the main idea
Author's Purposewhy the author wrote the story
MoodThe feeling you get from the selection or story
Viewpointwho is telling the story or describing the action


StaršŸ’„Elementary School
Star, NC

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