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This document defines the key elements of a short story, including setting, characterization, plot, conflict, climax, resolution, theme, and point of view. It provides definitions and examples for each element. The goal for writers is to skillfully incorporate these elements to engage the reader in the story.
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- 1. 100’s of free ppt’s from www.pptpoint.com library Elements of a Short Story
- 2. Definition of a Short Story Tells about a single event or experience Fictional (not true) 500 to 15,000 words in length It has a beginning, middle, and end Creates an impression on the reader
- 3. Elements of a Short Story Setting Characterization Plot Conflict Climax Resolution Theme Point of view
- 4. Short Story Vocabulary • Setting:Tells the reader where and when the story takes place.
- 5. Short Story Vocabulary • Characterization: Creation of imaginary people who appear to be real to the reader. The writer gives information about the characters in the story.
- 6. Short Story Vocabulary • Plot: A series of events through which the writer reveals what is happening, to whom, and why.
- 7. Short Story Vocabulary • Conflict: Is a problem in the story that needs to be resolved.
- 8. Short Story Vocabulary • Climax: When the action comes to its highest point of conflict.
- 9. Short Story Vocabulary • Resolution: The story’s action after the climax until the end of the story. The “conclusion” of the story.
- 10. Short Story Vocabulary • Theme: The story’s main ideas. The “message” the writer intends to communicate by telling the story.
- 11. Short Story Vocabulary • Point of view: The position of the narrator of the story and what the writer sees from that vantage point.
- 12. Elements of a Short Story Setting Characterization Plot Conflict Climax Resolution Theme Point of view
- 13. Great writers are able to use the elements of the short story with such precision that the reader is caught up in the action of the story. This is a mark of a good story and our goal as a writer.
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- Students will be provided a copy of the power point presentation in outline form. The outline form will have blanks to be filled in during the presentation. This presentation is in preparation of writing a short story for their portfolio. This presentation was designed for a resource Language Arts class; students having learning and behavior disorders.