Story Elements Flashcards

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What is Conflict?

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A struggle between two people or things in a short story.

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List Some Examples Of Conflict

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1)Man vs. Man
2)Man vs. Self
3)Man vs. Society
4)Man vs. Nature
5)Man vs Supernatural

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A series of events and characters actions that relate to the central conflict. It can also be seen as a the storyline or the exact order of the story.

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The Plot

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What is the plot or order of a story?

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1)Exposition
2)Rising Action
3)Climax
4)Falling Action
5)Resolution

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What is the settings of a story?

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The time and place in which a story takes place.

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Theme?

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A central idea or belief in a short story, also known as the discussion point in a story.

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Character?

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A person, animal, thing/object who takes part in the action of the story.

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