how to write a short story.power point presentation

Definition of a Short Story
Tells about a single event
or experience
Fictional (not true)
It has a beginning, middle,
and end
Creates an impression on
the reader

Elements of a Short Story
Setting
Characterization
Plot
Conflict
Climax
Resolution
Point of view

Short Story Vocabulary
Setting:Tells the
reader where and
when the story
takes place.

Characterization:
Creation of imaginary
people who appear to be
real to the reader. The
writer gives information
about the characters in
the story.

Plot: A series of
events through
which the writer
reveals what is
happening, to
whom, and why.

Conflict: Is a
problem in the
story that needs
to be resolved.

Climax: When the
action comes to its
highest point of
conflict.

Resolution: The
story’s action
after the climax
until the end of
the story. The
“conclusion” of the
story.

Great writers are able to use
the elements of the short story
with such precision that the
reader is caught up in the action
of the story. This is a mark of a
good story and our goal as a
writer.

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