Short Story Elements By Alma Astorga

Short Story Elements by Alma Astorga Introduction and Thesis: a short story is a brief work of fiction.It focuses on one or two main characters and on a singlr problem or conflict. To understand a short story, look for four elements: setting,character,theme,and plot. The setting refers to the place and time of a story. Use the following principles to help you better understand and analyze the setting; Look at the illustrations. Look for details that where. Ask yourself, ”What words in the story help me imagine what the place looks like?“Look for story details that tell when and what time,Ask yourself, “When does this story take place? Is it long ago,in the future,or in the present ?” Pay attention to any changes in the setting and how they affect the story.

characters have special qualities,or traits,that make up their personalities. Use the following principles to help you better understand and to analyze character: look for words the author uses to describe the character, especially adjectives . Pay attention to what the character thinks , says, and does. Be aware of what other character say about the main character. Think about what you already know about people and their behavior. The theme is an important message about life that the author wants readers to take away from the story . It often helps you understand the author’s purpose,thoughts, and feelings. A story can have more than one theme .To better understand and to analyze the theme:Think about what the characters do and say.Think about what happens and to the character.Ask yourself ,”what does the author want readers to know about