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1. Characteristics of a short story

1.1. -a short story can be read in one sitting -a short story involves characters in conflict -a short story has few characters - a short story has a single plot line -the purpose of a short story is to impart to the reader a message about life

2. Characters Types

2.1. The protagonist is the main character of the story, the one with whom the reader identifies. This person is not necessary “good”.

2.2. The antagonist is the force in opposition of the protagonist; this person may not be “bad” or “evil”, but he/she opposes the protagonist in a significant way

3. Point of view

3.1. Rrefers to who is telling or narrating a story. A story can be told in three different ways: first person, second person, and third person. Writers use point of view to express the personal emotions of either themselves or their characters

4. The theme

4.1. its underlying message, or 'big idea. ' In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem? This belief, or idea, transcends cultural barriers. It is usually universal in nature.

5. Elements of the short story

6. Setting:“where and when” of a story. It is the time and place during which the story takes place

6.1. Place o Where is the action of the story taking place? (Geographical Location)

6.2. Time o When is the story taking place? (historical period, time of day, year)

6.3. Weather Conditions o Is it rainy, sunny, stormy, etc.?

6.4. Social Conditions o What is the daily life of the character's like? o Does the story contain local color (writing that focuses on the speech, dress, mannerisms, customs, etc. of a particular place)?

6.5. Atmosphere o What feeling is created at the beginning of the story? o Is it bright and cheerful or dark and frightening?

7. Plot it is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.

7.1. Falling Action - tension eases; events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict

7.2. Exposition -- introduction; characters, setting and conflict (problem) are introduced

7.3. Inciting Force -An incident of great importance to the central character, one compelling him or her to act.

7.4. Rising Action -events that occur as result of central conflict

7.5. Climax--the most intense part of the story, physically or emotionally

7.6. Denouement - This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story.h

7.7. Resolution- loose ends are tied up; the conflict is solved

8. Conflic-It is the opposition of forces which ties one incident to another and makes the plot move

8.1. Types of conflic

8.1.1. Internal conflict is when a character struggles with their own opposing desires or beliefs.

8.1.2. External conflict sets a character against something or someone beyond their control