Set: Elements of a Short Story

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Term Definition
Dialogue The conversation between two characters
Characterization The method of showing what a character is like
Satire Ridiculating or making fun of a situation of a person
Setting Time and place in which a story takes place
Plot Action of the story; a series of events
Theme The author's message, general truth, universal truth, or deep meaning
Point of View Who tells the story? First person, third person, omniscient, (all knowing)
Allusion Author uses a comparison to something old and culturally known
Tone The attitude that the author has toward the stories theme
Mood The feeling the reader gets from the story
Irony Contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
Simile Comparison of 2 things using like or as
Metaphor Implied comparison of two unlike things
Hyperbole Exaggeration as a comparison which can be funny
Personification Giving an idea or nonhuman thing human characteristics
Style The language that makes writing unique
Foreshadowing Use of hints of clues about future events in the plot
Flashback Break in the action which flips back to a previous time
Conflict The struggle between opposing characters or opposing forces
Resolution When the conflict is resolved and the action is brought to a close

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Creator Spud
Created October 25, 2007
Groups Magee's group, Rachel's Group, CVMS Bobcats...blah (formerly Sage Coyotes...blah), P.I.C. Against PB, B.B.'s Group, All powerful Mob, Spud's Group, Spms Club
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Elements of a Short Story mainly for Ms. Mcvays class but still, anyone can use it and if there are any mistakes or anything, you can PM me okay! Thanks!

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