The Short Story Review: Trivia of what you know!

Conflict The struggle between the main character (protagonist) and an opposing force

Types of Conflict Human vs. Human Nature Society Technology Supernatural Self

Name the Conflict Human vs. Human A character struggles with another character Jackson and Andre are both interviewing for the same job

Name the Conflict Human vs. Nature A character must overcome some natural obstacle or condition A ship is at sea when a tornado hits and the crew struggles to reach land

Name the Conflict Human vs. Self A character develops an internal struggle between his/her thoughts and ideas Jasmine finds $700.00 on the floor of the bank, and no one sees. She doesn’t know if she should keep it for herself or return it

Name the Conflict Human vs. Society When a character disagrees with societal values, laws or beliefs Jonathon turns 18 and is required to join the war for conscription, but he does not believe in violence

Name the Conflict Human vs. Technology When a character is in conflict with technology in a variety of forms Elizabeth faces a troop of robots she has created that have turned on her and want to kill her

Narration First Person The story is told by the main character or someone who is close to the main character “I, me, we” are used The story is told from only one person’s perspective

Narration Third Person Omniscient Narrator is not involved in the story Narrator can move from character to character and has access to all thoughts and feelings “He, she, they, it” are used

Narration Third Person Objective As if a camera is following characters and only records what they do and say The reader has no knowledge of the characters’ thoughts “He, she, they, it” are used

Guess the Narration 3rd Person Omniscient  “Johnny and Rachel were waiting at the bus stop in the rain. Johnny was so cold that he kept thinking about drinking a cup of coffee. Rachel didn’t actually notice the rain because she was thinking about the huge assignment she had to write when she got home.” 3rd Person Omniscient

Guess the Narration First Person  “It was late at night on a cold winter evening. I was at home waiting for my boyfriend to come over, because he was already 30 minutes late. I was starting to get worried, because he was a very punctual person.” First Person

Guess the Narration Third Person Objective  “Jason started running home after he left the school. Behind him there was a large group of dogs that were gaining on him. Sweat was dripping down his forehead and he screamed; ‘HELP, somebody please help me!’.” Third Person Objective

Name that Term: THEME (Express all themes in more than one word) The underlying or central idea. A common thread that is repeated throughout the story. A reflection of some significant aspect of life. THEME (Express all themes in more than one word)

Plot The sequence of events that make up that story. The series of events or incidences that happen to the main character

Name the Plot Element ? Rising Action The series of events, conflicts, and crises in the story that lead up to the climax The events add intensity and complicate the conflict Rising Action

Exposition/Introduction Name the Plot Element ? The setting is identified The main characters are introduced The main conflict is established Exposition/Introduction

Name the Plot Element ? Climax The turning point of the story The height of tension The main character moves toward the inevitable outcome Climax

Name the Plot Element ? Falling Action The events that occur after the climax More events may occur but the end is inevitable Falling Action

Resolution/Conclusion Name the Plot Element ? Loose ends of the plot are tied up The final outcome for the main character is revealed The main character is either triumphant or defeated Resolution/Conclusion

Setting Includes three components: Time Place Atmosphere

Setting Pick out the three components of setting from the following passage: “It was a cold winter day in Russia. The men were standing lined up in a row, ready to hear their names for role call. They had been woken up at 4 am, and had been awake for thirty minutes. The happiness of Christmas had worn off, and the January blues had set in. It would be a long while before the men would get to see their families again. Their training camp was 50 km outside the nearest town, so not only were they isolated, but they had no supply stores near by.”

Characters Actions, Thoughts, Words, Appearance, Others’ Opinions, A character’s personality and qualities can be determined based on seven main pieces of information: Actions, Thoughts, Words, Appearance, Others’ Opinions, Relationships, and Motivations