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Charac ters
Setting
Conflic t
Plot
Theme
Person
Animal
Creatures
Superhero
are the
people, animals,
or creatures that
participate in the
story.
MINOR CHARACTERS
they are the not so important characters in
the story. (friends, classmates, neighbors, etc.)
MAJOR CHARACTERS
they are the most important characters in
the story: PROTAGONIST and ANTAGONIST
the main character of the
story.
is the character with whom
the reader empathizes.
is the character that
goes against the
protagonist
It is how the author
describes the
characters in the story.
1. Character’sphysicalappearance
2. What the charactersays, thinks, feelsand
dreams
3. What the characterdoesor doesnot do
Emma is a beautifullady.
Emma is known for her small and angelic , innocent face.
Her brown almond shape eyes that always smile whenever she
is happy. The smooth, long black hair of hers that make her
more attractiveandlovely.
Freddy was very competitive.
Two days before the game, Freddy gathered his
teammates and laid out his plan. Then he looked at
them and said, “We are going to win this one. No
excuses.”
Charac ters
Setting
Conflic t
Plot
Theme
Place Weather
Time
is the TIME
and PLACE where
the story happens
and when it
happens.
Several aspects to consider:
PLACE – location of the story.
Where is the action of the story taking place.
TIME – When is the story taking place?
(historical period, time of day, year, etc)
WEATHER CONDITIONS – Is it rainy,
sunny, stormy?
One sunny afternoon of the
month of May, my family
gathered on the living room of
my uncle’s house to prepare for
our reunion.
Once upon a time, there
lived a sweet and happy
couple on the barrio of San
Nicolas.
Charac ters
Setting
Conflic t
Plot
Theme
is the dramatic struggle between
two forces in a story.
is a problem that must be solved.
without conflict, there is no plot.
Conflict DOES NOT
have to be a fight or
argument.
Man vs. Himself
Man vs. man
Man vs. society
Man vs. nature
it is a problem of the character within
himself.
it takes place in a character’s mind.
Anna can’t choose between going to school to
continue her study or going with her mother
abroad.
Theclass isafraid intalkingto their teachers.
Maria was scared in entering the old house even
toughshe was withher friends.
1.Man vs. Man
(problem with another character)
Migz is planning something to destroy the
presentation of his former friend, Sage.
2.Man vs. Society
(problem with the laws or beliefs
of a group)
Lisa is not welcome to her new
school because of her black skin.
3. Man vs. Nature
(problem with force
of nature)
The big waves are stopping
the fishermen to go fishing in
the sea.
Kia’s flight was cancelledbecause of the strong
typhoon.
Micoand Leo is having an argument right nowat
the gym.
 Nathan was asked by Jamie’s family to convert in
their religionbefore giving their approval to them
but he can’t.
Christina and Destiny were arguing about who
will reportintheir class.
 India is embarrassed to sing in front of lots of
people.
 Alana wants to go to the football game but her
dadwon’t let her.
Charac ters
Setting
Conflic t
Plot
Theme
It is the series of
related events that make
up the story.
1 Exposition
4 FallingAction
3 Climax
2 Rising Action
5 Resolution
beginningof a story where the
characters and the setting are
revealed.
1 Exposition
This part ofthe story beginsto developthe
conflict(s). A buildingof interest orsuspense occurs
and leads to the climax. Complicationsarise.
1 Exposition
2 Rising Action
This is the most intense moment.
Usually the main character comes face to
face with a conflict.
1 Exposition
2 Rising Action
3 Climax
Action that follows the climax and
ultimately leads to the resolution.
1 Exposition
2 Rising Action
3 Climax
4 FallingAction
It is the end of the story. It shows
here how or if the conflict is solved.
1 Exposition
2 Rising Action
3 Climax
4 FallingAction
5 Resolution
Charac ters
Setting
Conflic t
Plot
Theme
It refers to the main
message conveyed by the story
about life or humannature.
 Believe in yourself.
 Don’t judgea bookby its cover.
 Honesty is the best policy.
 Don’t dountowhat others youdon’twant to do
untoyou.
Prepared by:
Ms. MIKEE ANN
V. HERNANDEZ

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Elements of Short Story

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 10. are the people, animals, or creatures that participate in the story.
  • 11. MINOR CHARACTERS they are the not so important characters in the story. (friends, classmates, neighbors, etc.) MAJOR CHARACTERS they are the most important characters in the story: PROTAGONIST and ANTAGONIST
  • 12. the main character of the story. is the character with whom the reader empathizes.
  • 13. is the character that goes against the protagonist
  • 14. It is how the author describes the characters in the story.
  • 15. 1. Character’sphysicalappearance 2. What the charactersays, thinks, feelsand dreams 3. What the characterdoesor doesnot do
  • 16. Emma is a beautifullady. Emma is known for her small and angelic , innocent face. Her brown almond shape eyes that always smile whenever she is happy. The smooth, long black hair of hers that make her more attractiveandlovely.
  • 17. Freddy was very competitive. Two days before the game, Freddy gathered his teammates and laid out his plan. Then he looked at them and said, “We are going to win this one. No excuses.”
  • 20. is the TIME and PLACE where the story happens and when it happens.
  • 21. Several aspects to consider: PLACE – location of the story. Where is the action of the story taking place. TIME – When is the story taking place? (historical period, time of day, year, etc) WEATHER CONDITIONS – Is it rainy, sunny, stormy?
  • 22. One sunny afternoon of the month of May, my family gathered on the living room of my uncle’s house to prepare for our reunion.
  • 23. Once upon a time, there lived a sweet and happy couple on the barrio of San Nicolas.
  • 25. is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. is a problem that must be solved. without conflict, there is no plot.
  • 26. Conflict DOES NOT have to be a fight or argument.
  • 27. Man vs. Himself Man vs. man Man vs. society Man vs. nature
  • 28. it is a problem of the character within himself. it takes place in a character’s mind.
  • 29. Anna can’t choose between going to school to continue her study or going with her mother abroad. Theclass isafraid intalkingto their teachers. Maria was scared in entering the old house even toughshe was withher friends.
  • 30. 1.Man vs. Man (problem with another character) Migz is planning something to destroy the presentation of his former friend, Sage.
  • 31. 2.Man vs. Society (problem with the laws or beliefs of a group) Lisa is not welcome to her new school because of her black skin.
  • 32. 3. Man vs. Nature (problem with force of nature) The big waves are stopping the fishermen to go fishing in the sea.
  • 33. Kia’s flight was cancelledbecause of the strong typhoon. Micoand Leo is having an argument right nowat the gym.  Nathan was asked by Jamie’s family to convert in their religionbefore giving their approval to them but he can’t.
  • 34. Christina and Destiny were arguing about who will reportintheir class.  India is embarrassed to sing in front of lots of people.  Alana wants to go to the football game but her dadwon’t let her.
  • 36. It is the series of related events that make up the story.
  • 37. 1 Exposition 4 FallingAction 3 Climax 2 Rising Action 5 Resolution
  • 38. beginningof a story where the characters and the setting are revealed. 1 Exposition
  • 39. This part ofthe story beginsto developthe conflict(s). A buildingof interest orsuspense occurs and leads to the climax. Complicationsarise. 1 Exposition 2 Rising Action
  • 40. This is the most intense moment. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. 1 Exposition 2 Rising Action 3 Climax
  • 41. Action that follows the climax and ultimately leads to the resolution. 1 Exposition 2 Rising Action 3 Climax 4 FallingAction
  • 42. It is the end of the story. It shows here how or if the conflict is solved. 1 Exposition 2 Rising Action 3 Climax 4 FallingAction 5 Resolution
  • 44. It refers to the main message conveyed by the story about life or humannature.
  • 45.  Believe in yourself.  Don’t judgea bookby its cover.  Honesty is the best policy.  Don’t dountowhat others youdon’twant to do untoyou.
  • 46. Prepared by: Ms. MIKEE ANN V. HERNANDEZ