7 Parts of a Short Story Flashcards
1
Q
What is the theme?
A
The main idea
2
Q
What is the plot?
A
The sequence of events
3
Q
What is the conflict?
A
The main struggle for the protagonist
4
Q
What is the characterization?
A
The section that describes the characters
5
Q
What is a symbol?
A
An object, character, action, or situation
6
Q
What is the setting?
A
The time and place
7
Q
What are the 3 types of irony? and their definitions?
A
Verbal: someone who says something but means the opposite. Situational: when the opposite of what is expected happens. Dramatic: irony expressed through work
