Parts of a Short Story or Novel Flashcards
sequence of events; what happens in a story
plot
beginning of a story; introduction of characters, setting, and background
exposition
the problem that drives the action of the plot
conflict
part of the plot where complications develop and the conflict intensifies
rising action
the high point in the action; the most exciting part; the turning point
climax
events that take place between the climax and the resolution
falling action
the way the conflict is resolved
resolution
specific time and place
setting
the feeling a story conveys to the reader
mood
the attitude of the author toward the subject, theme, or characters
tone
a scene that interrupts the action of a story to show an event that happened in the past
flashback
use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story
foreshadowing
the perspective from which a story is told; examples: first person and third person
point of view
central message or lesson the author is trying to convey; timeless and universal
theme
a character who DOES NOT change
static character
