Short Stories Flashcards
1
Q
What four types of personalities can characters have in a short story.
A
Flat, Round, Dynamic and Static
2
Q
What are the five different conflicts in a short story.
A
Man vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man vs. Self Man vs. Supernatural Man vs. Society
3
Q
What are the five parts of a story
A
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
4
Q
What is a first person view
A
A point of view that situates itself directly in the protagonist’s eyes
5
Q
Third person
A
A point of view that directs itself as if you are looking at the protagonist. Most of the time, the words “he” or “she” are used.
6
Q
Omniscient view
A
The omniscient point of view essentially is a form of third person view in which you know all the protagonist’s thoughts.
7
Q
What is the lesson of the lottery
A
The lottery reminds us about how some traditions are now worth
