1. SHORT STORY
Definition
Elements

2. It is a fictional narrative in prose
that can be read in one sitting.
Objective- human actions and
experiences
Subjective- human
apprehensive and
comprehension

3. ELEMENTS OF
SHORT STORY

4. 1. Characters- representation of
human being; persons involved
in conflict.
TYPES
Round Character- dynamic
character/changing; fully developed
character

5. Flat Character- stereotype
character who does not grow and
develop.
Protagonist- hero/heroine
Antagonist- foil to protagonist
Deuterogamist- second in
importance
Fringe- one who is destroyed by
inner conflict

6. 2. Setting- the locale and period in
which the events occur

7. 3. Conflict- the struggle of complication
involving the characters/ opposition
TYPES
Internal Conflict- protagonist
struggle within himself
Interpersonal Conflict- person
against person
External Conflict-
person against
society

8. 4. Plot- causally related sequence of
events; happens as a result of main
conflict
- blueprint or skeleton of the
story

9. NARRATIVE ORDER- sequence of
events
Chronological
Flasback
Time Lapse

10. Structure of Plot
Expositon (beginning)- introduces
time and place, setting, and the
main characters
Complication (rising action)- unfolds
struggles that would be
encountered by main characters
leading to crisis
Climax (result of crisis)- highest peak
of interest
Denouement- untying of entangled
knots, solved. Downward
movement

11. Resolution (end) – last statements about
the story
Kinds of Plot
Man in a Hole
Man on Road
Man in a Tub

12. Plot Devices
Chronological arrangement-
beginning
Medias Res- middle
Flashback- past events
Foreshadowing- sign of something to
come; suspense
Stream of Consciousness-
continuous and random flow of
ideas

13. 5. Point of View-
writer’s feeling,
attitude toward his
subject
CLASSIFICATION
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
Omniscient

14. 6. Tone/ Mood- attitude of writer toward his
work
7. Symbolism- stand for something other
than themselves
8. Images- qualities, taste, smell, feel, sound,
sight
9. Theme- central and dominating idea in a
literary work