Short Story Unit Literature Notes &Terms

Types of Conflict Internal Conflict External Conflict

Internal conflict Selfvs.Self

External Conflict Person vs. Person Person vs. Society Person vs. Nature Person vs. God/gods

5 Reasons for Story Telling 1. Inform 2. Persuade 3. Teach Moral 4. Entertain 5. Reflect

Methods of Characterization A writer may describe a character’s physical appearance. A writer may describe a character’s physical appearance. The character’s nature is revealed through his/her thoughts, feelings, speech, or actions. The character’s nature is revealed through his/her thoughts, feelings, speech, or actions.

Speech, thoughts, feelings of another character can be used to develop a character. Speech, thoughts, feelings of another character can be used to develop a character. The narrator can make direct comments about a character. The narrator can make direct comments about a character.

5 Parts of the Plot Exposition – sets the tone, setting, characters, and background Exposition – sets the tone, setting, characters, and background Rising Action – events that build the suspense of the story Rising Action – events that build the suspense of the story Climax – the “turning point” Climax – the “turning point” Falling Action – loose ends of the story are tied up Falling Action – loose ends of the story are tied up Resolution/Conclusion – the conflict is usually resolved Resolution/Conclusion – the conflict is usually resolved

Types of Characters: Main Character – the character who is the center of the story’s events Main Character – the character who is the center of the story’s events Minor Character – interact with the main character(s) & help move the story along. Minor Character – interact with the main character(s) & help move the story along. Dynamic Character – a character who changes as a result of events within the story Dynamic Character – a character who changes as a result of events within the story Static Character – a character who remains unchanged Static Character – a character who remains unchanged

Types of Inferences Inference – the process of combining the text/reading information with one’s own experience to create meaning that is not directly stated in the text. Text to Self – the reading triggers a personal connection with the reader. Text to Self – the reading triggers a personal connection with the reader. Text to Text – the reading is related to another text Text to Text – the reading is related to another text Text to World – reading can be related or extended to world/social issues Text to World – reading can be related or extended to world/social issues

Types of Narrators First Person – personal account with the events (usually used personal pronouns: I, me, we, us, etc.) ex: “The Scarlet Ibis” or “The Sniper” First Person – personal account with the events (usually used personal pronouns: I, me, we, us, etc.) ex: “The Scarlet Ibis” or “The Sniper”

Third Person Omniscient – this is where the narrator knows all parts of the story. Ex: “Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?” Third Person Omniscient – this is where the narrator knows all parts of the story. Ex: “Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?”

Third Person Limited – Third Person Limited – The narrator has a limited prospective on the situation. (Not all sides are represented) ex: “The Necklace” and “The Most Dangerous Game”