Short Story — Flashcards

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A short story is a brief form of writing with very few rules. Its brevity makes it useful for practising narrative skills and developing writing style.

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The main elements are title, plot, setting, character, dialogue, and ending. Together, they give the story shape and meaning.

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A good title should be catchy, intriguing, or funny depending on the topic. It should be short and should attract the reader’s attention quickly.

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The plot is a series of connected events with a beginning, middle, and end. Each event happens because of the one before it.

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The order is introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion. This order keeps the story clear and logical.

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The introduction presents the characters and the setting. It gives the reader the first idea of where the story begins and who is involved.

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The rising action is the part that leads up to the main conflict. It increases tension and moves the story toward the climax.

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The climax is the main conflict or the most important turning point in the story. It is the moment of highest tension.