This document discusses the basic elements of a short story, including character, setting, plot, conflict, theme, and point of view. It then asks questions about anecdotes and the lesson conveyed in the "Salbabida Story." Finally, it asks about the type of conflict shown in stories from songs. In 3 sentences or less, the document provides an overview of the key components of short stories and poses questions for reflection on anecdotes and identifying conflicts within stories.

2. 21st Century Literature
Basic Elements of a Short Story
Mam Jubie

3. REVIEW
• Can you still recall lesson 6?
• How do you define anecdotes?
• What are the purposes of anecdotes?
• What lesson does the “Salbabida Story” convey?

8. “SINIGANG”
Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran

11. ELEMENT
• Latin: elementum
• Greek : Stoikheion
- Principle or component part
- A part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or
characteristics.

12. SIX ELEMENTS OF A SHORT STORY
• CHARACTER
• SETTING
• PLOT
• CONFLICT
• THEME
• POINT OF VIEW

22. Parts of the Plots

28. What type of conflict does each story from the
songs below show?