1. Does every conflict have a winner?
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2. What does “conflict” mean?
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3. What does “conflict” mean? A struggle between opposing forces.
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4. Types of Conflicts: An argument or disagreement between friends
A misunderstanding between two people
A competition between teams or in a contest
A struggle to make a decision
A struggle to overcome a change or an obstacle.
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5. opposition disagreement outcome misunderstanding resolution obstacle
Academic Vocabulary is the language you encounter in textbooks and on standardized tests.
attitude competition
challenge compromise
communication danger
conflict desire
opposition disagreement
outcome misunderstanding
resolution obstacle
understanding struggle
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6. Characters are driven by their motivation direct characterization
A short story takes readers on a quick focused journey. Authors use the following element of fiction to make the trip interesting.
Short story elements: characters; conflict; plot; setting; point of view; and theme
Characters are driven by their motivation
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Conflict
external conflict
internal conflict
author describes the character
author reveals character through their speech and or actions
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struggles between a character and an outside force
struggles within ones mind

7. Plot sequence of events in the story
Climax
Is the turning point
Rising Action
Introduces the conflict
Falling Action
Is when the conflict eases
Resolution
Is the conclusion
Exposition introduces the situation
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8. Setting time and place of the action including…
historical period
physical location
season of year and time of day
climate and weather
culture and social systems or traditions
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9. is the perspective from which a story is told 1st Person 2nd Person
Point of view
is the perspective from which a story is told
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person
Omniscient
Limited
Objective narrator
Subjective narrator
the narrator is a character
the narrator tells the story to another character using the word “you”
Is a voice outside of the story (2 types)
relates the inner thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters
relates the inner thoughts and feelings of ONLY one character
is a neutral observer who reports on story events without adding personal comments
participates in the story and offers opinions about what takes place

10. Theme…is the central message expressed in a story and is a general truth or observation about life or human nature
Stated themes are expressed directly.
Implied themes are suggested by the author.
Universal themes recur in different cultures and time periods.
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11. The interaction of key story elements reveals the THEME of a story
Conflict
How does the main character change as a result of the conflict?
Character
What is significant about a character’s words and actions?
Plot
What message is suggested by the story’s resolution?
Theme
Point of View
How does the narrator’s perspective shape events?
Symbols
Do any story elements represent ideas greater than themselves?
Setting
How does the setting influence the plot and characters?