Short Story Terms Fiction na story that is

Short Story Terms

Fiction na story that is not true.

Short Story n. A story that can be read in one sitting, has the five parts of the plot, and is a work of fiction.

Plot n the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

Exposition n the beginning of the story where we find out the setting, characters, and the conflict.

Setting n where and when a story takes place.

Character n Protagonist and Antagonist

Protagonist n the main character or "the good guy. "

Antagonist n the character or force that is against the protagonist

Description of Characters: Dynamic–A character that changes as a result of the action in the story n Static-A character that remains the same throughout the story n Round-The reader sees many sides or traits of a character’s personality n Flat- The reader sees only one side or very few traits of a character. n

Characterization n the process of revealing the personality of a character.

Direct Characterization n the author comes out directly and tells the reader about a character’s personality.

Indirect Characterization n When the author allows a character’s actions to tell you about his or her personality.

Conflict n the problem in a story or the struggle between opposing forces.

Internal Conflict n the problem that exists in a character’s mind

External Conflict na problem outside of a character.

Rising Action n Adds conflict to the problem

Climax n Highest point of interest or turning point in a story

Falling Action n possible problem solutions to the

Resolution n how the story ends

Theme n the central idea or meaning of the story

Irony n the events turn out differently than what is expected

1. Situational Irony n when there is a conflict between the expected outcome and what actually occurs

2. Dramatic Irony n the audience has information the characters on stage do not

3. Verbal Irony n when one thing is said but another is meant

Tone n the author’s attitude towards his or her subject matter

Mood n the reader’s feelings about what he or she has read. n Also known as the “atmosphere” of the story.

Symbolism n something that stands for or represents something else

Foreshadowing n clues as to what will happen later in the story

Flashback n to interrupt the current events to show events that happened previously

Dialogue na conversation between two or more characters

Third Person Omniscient Point-of-View n an all-knowing and allseeing narrator

Third Person Limited Point-of View n the narrator is telling a story from a character’s perspective.

First Person Point-of View n the narrator is in the story and is telling the story