Elements of Short Story

 
a. Setting
The time and place where the story happened.
It helps to establish the mood of the story.
 b. Theme
Central message, “moral of the story,” and underlying meaning of a fictional piece; may be the author’s thoughts on
the topic or view of human nature.
 
c. Character
The person in a fictional story. People in a work of fiction can be a:
 
• Protagonist - Clear center of story; all major events are important to this character.
 
• Antagonist - Opposition or "enemy" of main character.
 Types of Conflict
 
1. Man Vs Man
The character in the story is in conflict with other characters.
 
2. Man Vs Himself
The character in the story has problems in his/ her own.
 
3. Man Vs Society
The character and the surrounding or place he/she lives in is in conflict with one another.
e. Plot

The sequence of events in the story. It

contains the most important event in the
story.
Parts of Plot
 
1. Exposition
The beginning of the story. It introduces the setting and the characters in the story.
 
2. Rising Action
It presents the conflict.
 
3. Climax
The most exciting part of the story. It is where the character tries to solve the problem in the story.
 
 
4. Falling Action
It shows the result of the character’s action in trying to solve his/her problems.
 
5. Resolution
The end of the story where the problem is said to be resolved already.
Parts of Plot

1. Exposition

The beginning of the story. It introduces the setting and the characters in the story.

2. Rising Action

It presents the conflict.

3. Climax

The most exciting part of the story. It is where the character tries to solve the problem in the story.

4. Falling Action

It shows the result of the character’s action in trying to solve his/her problems.

5. Resolution

The end of the story where the problem is said to be resolved already.