Elements and structure of a short story

This point of view allows the narrative to be told in the perspective of the central character.

It refers to the series of events that happened in the story.

The most exciting part of the story.

These characters are unchanging or predictable.

This element refers to the feeling you get while reading a story.

The voice in which a story is told and its relationship to the events in the story.

The start or introduction of the story.

This is where the reader is introduced to the conflict.

All the actions that occur after the climax and before the conclusion of the story.

The conclusion of the plot.

This point of view reveals the internal thoughts, feelings, and motivations of all the characters in the story.

A person, or sometimes an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.

It is the central idea, message, or purpose in a short story.

These characters change as the story unfolds.

This element refers to the problems and tensions occurring in the story.

It is the time and place that a story occurs.