Time and place of a short story; when and where

a struggle between two opposing forces – usually the protagonist and an antagonist; the main problem

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

characters that change ; the character learns a valuable life lesson or transforms

characters that display multiple character traits; the reader knows a lot about them

characters that are two-dimensional and are relatively uncomplicated

introduces characters, setting, and conflict.

the event that sets the story in motion.

The turning point in the story.

Moves the story toward resolution

First person point of view

The narrator is in the story and telling the story

Third person point of view

The narrator is an outsider telling the story

Third person limited point of view

The outside narrator has limited knowledge about the characters.

Third person omniscient point of view

The outside narrator knows everything about the characters - all their thoughts and feelings.

The author’s word choice, sentence structure, & literary devices

The author's attitude toward the subject

A comparison between two things using "like" or "as”

A direct comparison between two unrelated things, stating one is the other

The use of objects, colors, or elements to represent deeper meanings

A recurring element, symbol, or theme in a story that reinforces its message

Character vs. Character: between two characters. Character vs. Self: within a character. Character vs. Nature: against natural forces. Character vs. Society: against societal norms or rules. Character vs. Fate: against destiny or higher powers.

a struggle happening within a character’s mind character vs. self

a struggle between a character and an outside force (another character or nature)

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Lainchbury SS Terms

English 8 short story terms

Question	Answer
Setting	Time and place of a short story; when and where
Conflict	a struggle between two opposing forces – usually the protagonist and an antagonist; the main problem
Protagonist	The leading/main character
Antagonist	a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
Static Characters	characters that do not change
Dynamic Characters	characters that change ; the character learns a valuable life lesson or transforms
Round Characters	characters that display multiple character traits; the reader knows a lot about them
Flat Characters	characters that are two-dimensional and are relatively uncomplicated
Exposition	introduces characters, setting, and conflict.
Inciting Incident	the event that sets the story in motion.
Rising Action	Develops the conflict.
Cllimax	The turning point in the story.
Falling Action	Moves the story toward resolution
Resolution	The story concludes.
First person point of view	The narrator is in the story and telling the story
Third person point of view	The narrator is an outsider telling the story
Third person limited point of view	The outside narrator has limited knowledge about the characters.
Third person omniscient point of view	The outside narrator knows everything about the characters - all their thoughts and feelings.
Style	The author’s word choice, sentence structure, & literary devices
Tone	The author's attitude toward the subject
Simile	A comparison between two things using "like" or "as”
Metaphor	A direct comparison between two unrelated things, stating one is the other
Symbolism	The use of objects, colors, or elements to represent deeper meanings
Motif	A recurring element, symbol, or theme in a story that reinforces its message
Theme	central message of the story
Types of Conflict	Character vs. Character: between two characters. Character vs. Self: within a character. Character vs. Nature: against natural forces. Character vs. Society: against societal norms or rules. Character vs. Fate: against destiny or higher powers.
Internal Conflict	a struggle happening within a character’s mind character vs. self
External Conflict	a struggle between a character and an outside force (another character or nature)

Created by: christinejbergman

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