Short Story Literary Terms

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Across
  1. 3. The sequence of events in a story. It typically includes an exposition (introduction), rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
  2. 4. The author's attitude towards the subject matter or audience. It can be conveyed through word choice, imagery, and sentence structure.
  3. 9. The main problem or struggle faced by the characters. It can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or with an outside force).
  4. 12. of View: The perspective from which the story is told. It can be first-person (narrator as a character), second-person (narrator addresses the reader as "you"), or third-person (narrator outside the story). Third-person can be limited (focusing on one character's thoughts and feelings) or omniscient (knowing all characters' thoughts and feelings).
  5. 13. Words that imitate sounds (e.g., "howl," "bang").
  6. 14. Structure: The way the author organizes and presents the story's events. Common narrative structures include linear, non-linear (flashbacks, jumps in time), and circular (ending where it began).
  7. 15. The time and place in which the story occurs. It can influence the plot, characters, and mood of the story.
  8. 16. An object or image that represents an abstract idea. (e.g., the white candles symbolizing hope in "The Gift")
  9. 17. The emotional atmosphere created by the story. It is often influenced by the setting, tone, and events.
  10. 20. Words used to compare things (e.g., bigger, biggest).
  11. 22. A recurring element or idea that contributes to the story's theme. (e.g., fire in "The Gift")
Down
  1. 1. Giving human qualities to non-human things. (e.g., "The siren howled in the night.")
  2. 2. Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
  3. 5. Language: Language used in a non-literal way to create an effect or convey meaning. It includes:
  4. 6. A comparison stating one thing is another. (e.g., "The rocket was a fire-breathing dragon.")
  5. 7. Repetition of "s" sounds.
  6. 8. The emotional appeal of a story, often evoking feelings of sympathy, pity, or sorrow in the reader.
  7. 9. The individuals who participate in the story's events. They can be major or minor, dynamic (changing throughout the story) or static (unchanging).
  8. 10. The use of amusing or comical elements to create laughter or amusement.
  9. 11. The central idea or message that the story conveys about life, society, or human nature. It is often implied rather than stated directly.
  10. 18. Language Techniques:
  11. 19. Words that describe nouns and verbs, respectively, adding detail and depth.
  12. 21. A comparison using "like" or "as." (e.g., "The stars were like a million candles.")