1. Elements of Short Story

2. Plot The events that happen in a story Exposition Rising Action Climax
Falling Action
Resolution

3. Setting The location where the story takes place
It is also the timeframe in which the story takes place.

4. Conflict
The problem or struggle in the story

5. Characters People/animals in a story.
Main characters- The main people the action is centered around.
Antagonist
Protagonist
Minor characters- Less important people in the story

6. Theme
The lesson or message the author wants the reader to understand