Short Story/novel Conventions

Question 0

What are the 4 things used to analyse characters

Answer 0

• Speech
• Appearance
• Action (behaviour vs. personality)
• Other

Question 1

Progress of story

- name 3 types

Answer 1

Plot

• linear (chronological)
• circular
• manipulation of time

Question 2

Name 4 types of conflict (internal/external)

Answer 2

• internal: man vs self
• external: - man vs man
  - man vs. society
  - man vs. nature

Question 3

Stages of conflict/plot

Answer 3

Exposition -> rising action -> climax -> failing action -> resolution