Short Story Elements I
Short Story Elements II
Writing/MLA
Nonfiction Terms
Nonfiction Terms
100

This is the main character in a story; the action of the story revolves around this character

Protagonist

100

This is the character who causes conflict and opposes the main character.

Antagonist

100

This is an interesting and engaging lead to begin your essay and catch the interest of your reader

The hook

100

These are forms of writing that present facts or discuss real life.

Nonfiction

100

This is an author's reason for writing.

Purpose

200

This is the time, place, and environment in which a story takes place.

Setting

200

This is the point in the plot in which background information, setting, and characters are introduced. 

Exposition

200

How many sentences should the introduction and concluding paragraphs be? How many sentences should body paragraphs be?

Intro and conclusion: 4-6

Body paragraphs: 6-8

200

“My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations" is an example of what type of figurative language?

Metaphor

200

"Lightning danced across the page" is an example of what type of figurative language?

Personification

300

This is the use of details in a literary text that provide clues or indications about future events.

Foreshadowing

300

This is a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement

Suspense

300

This is the last sentence in an introduction that contains the subject and main points of the essay

Thesis statement

300

"I have a dream that my four little children will [...] I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia [...] I have a dream today!" is an example of what type of rhetorical device?

Repetition

300

"Many mumbling mice are making midnight music in the moonlight" is an example of what type of figurative language?

Alliteration

400

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

Direct- the author makes direct statements about the character

Indirect- the reader makes inferences about characters based on speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks

400

This is the lesson learned from a story- or the moral/message about life that you take away from the story.

Theme

400

What is the term for the high point of the story?

Climax

400

What are the three modes of persuasion?

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

400

“Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get" is an example of what type of rhetorical device?

Analogy

500

Name the 4 types of external conflicts.

Man vs Man

Man vs Nature

Man vs Society

Man vs Fate

500

What are the parts of the plot diagram in order?

1. Exposition

2. Inciting Incident

3. Rising Action

4. Climax

5. Falling Action

6. Resolution

500

Name the 5 types of hooks.

1. Bold, interesting fact

2. Quotation

3. General Information

4. Anecdote/Story

5. Thought-Provoking Question

500

A teenager tries to convince his parents to buy him a new car by saying if they cared about their child's safety they'd upgrade him. Which of the modes of persuasion is being used?

Pathos (Emotional Appeal)

500

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." Which of the modes of persuasion is being used?

Ethos (Ethical Appeal)

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