Theory Flashcards
What 5 points make up the genre of short stories?
Length- can vary but must be short enough to read in one sitting
External structure- Divided into paragraphs
Figurative language- Will contain figures of speech used to create meaning, mood and tone.
Purpose- to entertain and share ideas
Genre specific features
What are the genre specific features?
Clear sitting Plot Protagonists Antagonists Conflict Rising actions Climax and resolution Different types of narration
Different types of short stories:
Fantasy Horror Classic Drama Science fiction
What is the definition of a short story?
A short story is a story that can usually be read in a short amount of time. It has all the features of a story but isn’t as developed.
What are the key features in a sort story?
- an introduction - sets the scene + introduces the main character and setting.
- situation - problem, conflict or situation that main character must solve, explained in second paragraph
- 1-2 events - will be explained + help develop the plot and prepare for climax, main character gets closer to solving problem.
- climax - main character solves problem.
- conclusion - brings story to an end, explains how all pieces of story have come together.
A flat character:
not fully developed, only know one side
A round character:
is fully developed,has many sides(good or bad), the reader fells as though they know the character
A static character
does not change or develop
A dynamic character
changes in character and developes
The target audience refers to
Who it’s written for
the dialogue is written in
direct speech
the direct speech is written without
inverted commas
the speakers name is
written on the left side of page
stage directions are written in
parenthesis (brackets)
tone & register depend on
relationship between speakers
