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Short Story/Plot
Elements of a Short Story and Plot Structure
Question | Answer |
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Plot | the sequence of events that make up a story. Plot has a beginning, middle, and end. |
Character | people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in a story. |
Conflict | the struggle problem, or obstacle in a story. |
Setting | the time and place in which the story takes place. |
Theme | is the lesson or message of the story. |
Plot Diagram (structure) | contains the elements of plot structure in an organized, five-part pyramidal shape. |
Exposition | Background information to understand a story. This introduces the characters and setting. |
Rising Action | the conflicts and events that develop a story. |
Climax | the most intense or suspenseful moment, usually the highest point of action. |
Falling Action | the events after the climax that lead to the resolution of the story. |
Resolution | how the story ends. This will usually include a theme (message of the story.) |