Short Story Elements

2. the point in the story where the conflict is introduced
3. The opening of the story. Characters are introduced and the setting is established
5. uses I, Me, Us, We, Our
7. making a difficult decision is an example of what type of conflict?
9. Type of literature characterized by form, content, and style.
12. Figure of speech where an object, person, or situations has another meaning beyond its literal meaning.
14. The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
15. this 3rd person POV only allows the reader access to ONE character's thoughts and feelings
16. turning point in the story
20. this 3rd person POV allows readers access to all character's thoughts and feelings
21. A literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces.
22. An old man does not get a job because people think he is too old to do a good job at it is an example of what type of conflict?
23. the part of the plot where the story ends. All loose ends are tied up.
24. Literary term used to describe the events that make up a short story or the main part of the story.

1. uses Him, Her, He, She, Them, They
4. The angle, or perspective, from which a story is told.
5. the part of the plot where the events unfold after the turning point
6. the central topic of a text
8. A story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel.
10. Where most of the events of the story unfold
11. when and where a story takes place
13. Mrs. Cormier breaking her umbrella in the rain storm as she walked to her car is an example of what type of conflict?
17. A person, animal, or object that plays a role in a story.
18. uses You
19. two brothers yelling at each other about having the last snack in the cupboard is an example of what type of conflict?
22. Literary element that evokes (brings to mind) certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.