1. What is the sequence of plot components in a short story?
2. Which character type is described as a simple, unchanging character in a story?
3. Which literary device involves an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?
Story elements — components?
Plot, characters, conflict, theme, setting, point of view
Conflict types — examples?
Internal (self) and external (others, nature, society, supernatural, tech)
Point of View — types?
First person, third person (omniscient, limited)
Plot components — sequence?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Main character types — examples?
Protagonist, antagonist, narrator
Conflict types — internal/external?
Internal: self; External: others, nature, society, supernatural, tech
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