Elements of a Short Story

A

5

The story begins in the small town of Luzon.

TRUE

10

This literary element refers to the arrangement of the events or actions in the story.

Plot

15

This is the greatest tension or the turning point of the story.

Climax

20

Give or keep?

+20

25

The main idea of a story.  

Theme

B

5

The rich family usually stood by the poor man’s house to smell the delicious food.

FALSE

10

 It is the where and the when of the story.

Setting

15

This part of the story introduces the setting, characters, and other basics that are to be known by the readers.  

Exposition

20

This type of character is referred to as one who conflicts with the main character. 

Antagonist

25

This part of the story is sometimes called the inciting incident, which begins the major conflict. 

Rising Action

C

5

The farmer’s/poor man’s family paid the judge for them to win the case. 

False

10

Give or keep?

- 10

15

It refers to the ending of the story where the loose ends are tied up.

Resolution

20

A type of character that develops and changes during the events in the story. 

Round or Dynamic

25

A type of characterization in which the author shows who the is through their speech, thoughts, motivations, actions, and interactions with others.

Indirect characterization