Characteristics
What is “it can be read in one sitting?”
Can be finished quickly, usually in one session
What is the social function of a narrative short story?
To entertain, to teach moral lesson, to understand human experience in different point of view, to provide unique literary experience
This part signals that the story is about to begin.
Abstract
What is tense that mostly used in a narrative short story?
Past tense
The people, animals, or object who drivee the story forward called
Characters
What is “it has a single setting and one central theme?”
Focus on one place and one theme
How can a short story help reader develop empathy?
By allowing readers to experience life from different characters’ perspective
This part introduces characters, setting, and situation.
Orientation
What are the types of verbs that show action such as ran, played and jumped?
Action verb
The time and place where the story happen called
Setting
What is “it closes as soon as its purpose is accomplished?”
A story ends when its purpose is fulfilled
How can short stories reflect social issues?
By representing issues such as poverty, discrimination or injustice through fictional stories
This part presents the problem and unexpected events.
Complicating Action
What are the words used to describe time, such as “one winter morning”?
Adverb of time
The sequence of events that make up the story called
Plot
What is “it has one main character with a few minor characters?”
Only one main character
How can short stories preserve culture?
By telling traditional stories or stories that reflect cultural beliefs and values
This part creates suspense and makes readers want to know what happens next.
Evaluation
What are the words that connect events in a story, such as “then, after”?
Time connectives and conjunction
The struggle or problem that keeps the story moving called
Conflict
What is “it focuses on one plot?”
Contain just one major problem
How short stories can influence the values or beliefs of their readers?
Through the actions and consequences experienced by the characters, readers can learn moral lessons or reconsider their views
This part solves the problem and clarifies the point of the story.
Resolution
Words such as “say, ask, answer” are examples of what feature?
Saying verbs
The central idea or message that ties the story together called
Theme