Short Story Introduction Notes Assessment

Literature and Composition

Once we have gone through and discussed the background information about short stories, please
provide the following information.

1. Define short story.

2. In order of occurrence, what are the six points on a plot diagram?

3. List four examples of how an author can implement the rising action in a narrative.

4. List four types of resolutions an author can implement in a short story.

5. What is the purpose of Plot Devices in a short story?

6. List five examples of Plot Devices.

7. List the 3 general point of view types.

8. List the three types of third person point of view.

9. What is the difference in the three third person point of view?

10. What four elements are part of the setting of a narrative?

11. What are the two types of main characters in a short story?

12. List the seven types of antagonists that can be used in a narrative.

13. Define four of the types of antagonists that can be used in a short story.

14. List and define the three ways an author can characterize and character in a short story.

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15. What are the two main types of conflict?

16. List the five traits of external conflict.

17. Define the term theme.

18. List five themes you enjoy reading in a story.