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a person, or sometimes an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.
character
how many elements of a short story?
5
what are the 5 elements of a short story?
Characters Setting Conflict Theme Plot
tells the reader where and when the story takes place
setting
the meaning behind events and characters’ actions in a story.
theme
central idea, message, or purpose in a short story.
theme
a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict.
plot
what are the elements of plot
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Conclusion
the problems that a character encounters in a story
conflict
what is this
plot diagram
start or introduction of the story.
exposition
most exciting part of the story.
climax
All of the events that take place leading up to the climax.
rising action
All the actions that occur after the climax and before the conclusion of the story.
falling action
The conclusion of the plot or the ending
resolution
brief fictional prose narrative that is shorter than a novel and that usually deals with only a few characters.
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