Short Story Theory

Question 1

Prose

Answer 1

All words, spoken or written, which are not patterned into recurring metric or rhythmic units called verse. It will appear in sentence/paragraph form.

Question 2

What are the 2 main types of prose literature?

Answer 2

Non fiction
Fiction

Question 3

Non fiction

Answer 3

It is real. Contains facts drawn from research, current events, history, or literature. It’s main purpose is to inform or to explain

Question 4

Fiction

Answer 4

It does not relate to pure facts. It is creative and imaginative. It is dramatic. It helps readers to understand life’s experiences. It’s main purpose is to entertain.

Question 5

What is Reality?

Answer 5

This is the distinguishing feature between non-fiction and fiction

Question 6

What 4 basic elements make up a short story?

Answer 6

Theme, Plot, Setting, and Characters

Question 7

What makes short stories different from other stories?

Answer 7

One setting, one main conflict, one or two main characters, one main theme, one main setting, and captures the readers attention immediately

Question 8

True or false: a short story does not need a definite ending

Answer 8

False: a short story always has a definite ending

Question 9

What is escapist literature?

Answer 9

Written purely for entertainment. Made to give the readers pleasure

Question 10

Interpretive literature

Answer 10

Written for entertainment, and to broaden deepen, and sharpen a reader’s interpretation of life. Main purpose is to give readers pleasure AND to give them information