| A | B |
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| short Story | brief work of fiction |
| characters | people or animals that take part in a story's action |
| conflict | the central problem or struggle that the characters face |
| plot | the sequence of events in a story |
| setting | the time and place of a story |
| point of view | the perspective from which a story is told |
| theme | the central message expressed in a story |
| direct characterization | when the author describes a character |
| indirect characterization | author reveals a character through speech and actions |
| external conflict | a struggle between a character and an outside force |
| internal conflict | a struggle that takes place within a character's mind |
| exposition | part of the plot that introduces or sets up the situation |
| rising action | part of the plot that introduces the conflict |
| climax | the turning point in the plot |
| falling action | part of the plot where the conflict eases |
| resolution | the conclusion of the plot, how things end |
| stated themes | themes that are expressed directly |
| implied themes | themes that are suggested by the author |
| universal themes | themes that continually recur in different cultures and time periods |
