1. Elements of Short Story
Prof. Jare M. R.
Head, Dept. of English,
S. M. Joshi College, Hadapsar, Pune-28.

2. Elements of a Short Story2

3. Objectives Identify and define elements of a short story
Demonstrate mastery of short story elements by creating story grammar
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5. Setting Characters, Plot, Overview and Theme
A Short Story is similar to your dish. It needs the best ingredients for you to enjoy its delectable taste.
Stories are made up of four important elements:
Setting
Characters, Plot,
and Theme
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6. Elements of a Short Story
Setting
Tells the reader where and when the story takes place.

7. Elements of a Short Story
Characters and Characterization
The people, and in some stories, the animals that take part in the story. The description of the personalities of the characters in the story and the way in which an author reveals their personalities.

8. Elements of a Short Story
Two Identifications of Characters
1. Protagonist – the hero of the story
2. Antagonist – the villain in the story who is always opposing the protagonist

9. Methods of Characterization Creating Believable Characters
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Methods of Characterization Creating Believable Characters
Indirect
physical appearance
speech, thoughts, feelings, or actions of the character
speech, thoughts, feelings, or actions of other characters
Direct
the narrator’s direct comments about a character

10. Elements of a Short Story
Plot
The chain of related events that take place in a story.
Built around conflict, which is a struggle between opposing forces.

11. PLOT DIAGRAM Exposition Statement
The plot is the sequence or order of events in a story.
The plot includes:
Exposition Statement
The part of the plot that tells how the story begins.
Rising Action
The action in the story leading up to the climax.
Conflict
The struggles or problems between opposing forces.
Climax
The point of crisis in the plot. It may be the reader’s point of highest interest.
Falling action
The action in the story after the climax is revealed.
Resolution
The part of the plot that reveals the final outcome.
PLOT DIAGRAM
Climax
Rising Action
Conflict
Falling Action
Resolution
Exposition

13. Elements of a Short Story
Types of Conflict
-Man vs. Man
-Man vs. Nature
-Man vs. Obstacle or Society
- Man vs. Supernatural Being
-Man vs. Himself

14. Elements of a Short Story
Theme
The main idea of a story.
It is not a moral, lesson, or a rule for living.
Ex.
Love
Family Feud
Themes from ‘The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’

15. Elements of a Short Story
CONCLUSION
Now that we have identified and defined the elements of a short story, let us use the elements to analyze a Short Story. ..

16. Thank you