Short Story

Pre-AP English

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Geographical location Time period Socio-economic

characteristics of the location (wealthy, poor)

Specific descriptions of buildings, rooms, etc.

Sensory details make the reader feel like they are there.

Setting

The storyline is

engaging, keeping the reader interested.

The action is well-paced; not too fast, not too slow

Rising actions lead to the climax, falling actions lead to the resolution

Plot

Internal Conflict- a

struggle in the character’s mind

External Conflict- man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society.

Readers can relate to the struggles the characters are having

Conflict

Round Characters- convincing and true to life

Dynamic Characters- undergo some type of change in the story

Flat Characters- stereotyped, shallow, symbolic of something

Static Characters- do not change throughout the story

Characters

Central message of

the story Provides insight

about life Thematic statements

teach lessons “Love is beautiful,

but it can also be tragic.”

“Fitting in is not as important as it seems.”

Theme

Author style and

tone makes the story unique

Devices like flashback and foreshadowing enhance the storyline

Effective use of metaphor, simile, and personification add to sensory details

Literary Devices