Short Story Theory Flashcards
What is plot?
the sequence of eventd or incidents of which a story is comprised. the plot is the structure of events to simulate reality or produce a desired response.
What are the parts of an introduction?
Time, Place, Atmosphere/Mood
What is a trigger incident?
the first incident which introduces the conflict
What is the rising action?
based on the conflict and adds complications to the story (the plot thickens!)
What is the climax?
occurs when the conflict is solved.
What is the falling action?
it is the “wrapping up” of the story
What are the types of conflict?
(internal or external) Man vs. Man Man vs. themself Man vs Nature Man vs Society Man vs. Technology Man vs. Fate/The Unknown
What is an incidential character?
a character that does not influence the plot but provide interest, realism, humour, local colour, contrast or character foils
What is characterization?
the way in which an aoutor creates characters who are interesting and believable
What are the four types of characterization?
Flat Character- has very few qualities
Round Character- has many different and often conflicting qualities
Static Character- never changes
Dynamic Character- under goes change
What are the 3 different point of views?
First Person- told by a character in the story (uses “I”)
Third Person Limited: told by someone outside the story (narrator)
Third Person Omniscient: told by someone who can see and feel how the characters feel but is outside the story
