Elements of a Short Story
The time, place and weather
setting
When the story is told from the point of view of a character within the story.
First person Point of View
What is the struggle between opposing forces?
Conflict
What are the events that happen in the story?
Plot
True or Fal, Is Short story fiction?
True. A short story is fiction
the outcome of the conflict
resolution
The story is told from the perspective of an outside observer.
Third Person Omniscient
Conflict between characters and environment, e.g. natural disasters
Character vs. Nature
when the events of the story are told in the order that they happened.
chronological order
who will narrate or tell your story
point of view
The point of view that uses the pronouns I, me, and we
First Person Point of View
The struggle that occurs within the heart and mind of the character.
Character vs. Self
Events leading to the climax
Rising Action
One who contradicts the protagonist
Antagonist
The message of life illustrated through the story
theme
The point of view that uses the pronouns he, she, and they.
Third Person Omniscient
Conflict between characters and the results of scientific discovery
Character vs. Technology
the introduction of the characters and situation
Exposition
The conversation between characters
dialogue
The individuals, animals, or creatures driving the story.
Characters
When the character thinks out loud.
Interior Monologue
Friction between friends and lovers or protagonists and antagonists
Character vs. Character
This is how things end up in the story.
Resolution
The traits or personality of each character and how the writer shows their character
characterization