quiz 1

• Plot


  The sequence of events that make up the storyline of the short story, typically following a structure that includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion
• Characters


  • Protagonists (main characters)
  • Antagonists (characters in conflict with the protagonist)
  • Supporting characters
  • Well-developed characters have traits, motivations, and arcs that influence their actions and interactions within the story
• Setting


  The time and place in which the story takes place, including physical locations, historical contexts, and cultural environments that provide a backdrop for the events of the story, helping to establish mood, atmosphere, and context for the narrative
• Theme


  The central idea or message conveyed by the story, often exploring universal truths, human experiences, or moral dilemmas, which can be explicit or implicit and may emerge through the actions of characters, conflicts, and resolution of the story
• Conflict


  The primary source of tension in the story that drives the plot forward, which can take various forms such as character vs. character (external conflict), character vs. self (internal conflict), character vs. society, character vs. nature, or character vs. supernatural forces, and resolving the conflict is often essential to the story's resolution
• Point of View


  The perspective from which the story is told, which can be first-person (narrated by a character using "I" pronouns), third-person limited (narrated by an external observer with access to the thoughts and feelings of one character), or third-person omniscient (narrated by an external observer with access to the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters)
• Tone


  The author's attitude towards the subject matter or audience
• Mood


  The emotional atmosphere evoked by the story
• Symbolism


  The use of objects, images, or elements within the story to represent abstract ideas or concepts, adding depth and layers of meaning to the narrative
• Narrative Structure


  The organization and presentation of the story, including elements such as pacing, chronological order, flashbacks or foreshadowing, and other techniques