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Diction

short story terms

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Short Story Terminology Worksheet Sequence of Events: (Page 2 and 3 of the Lit book) Plot- sequence of events in the story Exposition- introduces characters settings and conflicts Rising Action- develops conflict with complications and leads to conflicts Climax- story reaches emotional high point Falling Action- logical result of the climax Resolution- presents final outcome Time and Place: Setting- time and place in which a story happens. Not only includes physical surroundings but also include ideas, costumes, values, beliefs of the period in which the story takes place. Imagery- helps create emotional response in a reader.
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