short stories Flashcards
1
Q
what are the five elements of a SHORT STORY?
A
conflict plot setting characters theme
2
Q
how many parts are there to the plot of a short story? name them.
A
five. exposition rising action climax falling action resolution
3
Q
what are the two different types of conflict? describe them.
A
internal-in the mind of the character
external-struggle with an outside force or person
4
Q
what are the three different types of themes?
A
stated
implied
universal
5
Q
what is irony?
A
event that seems deliberatly contrary to what one expects, and is often humorous
6
Q
name the six points of the introduction to short stories
A
- beginning middle and end
- something happens to someone or someone learns something
- should be compelling as a joke
- should hook the reader
- have the ending fullfill the promise of the beginning
- and ending that isnt too predictable
