Short Story Elements

Question 1

Plot

Answer 1

The events that make up a story (what happens)

Question 2

Rising action

Answer 2

Builds up the story- a series of steps that lead up to the climax

Question 3

Falling action

Answer 3

The plot begins to wrap up in this section of the story, which is usually brief

Question 4

Dénouement/ conclusion/ resolution

Answer 4

After the climax- resolution to the climax

Question 5

Setting

Answer 5

Emotional and physical setting

Physical details or mood and atmosphere