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1. Name three characteristics of a short story. 2. Name three types of conflict found in stories. 3. Name the three types of characters and a brief description of each one. 4. What two conditions make up the setting of a short story? The three characteristics of a short story are: length—it’s much shorter; there are fewer characters; there’s only one theme.

The three types of conflict found in stories are: person-against-person; person-against-nature; person-against-self.

The three types of characters are: stock character—familiar or common; static character—unwilling to change; and dynamic character—open to conflict and change.

A story's setting is the time and place where it takes place.

1. What term is used to describe a sudden revelation in a short story? 2. Explain how irony is used in literature. 3. Define situational irony. Epiphany

Irony is a technique by which authors say one thing, but mean the opposite.

Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is exactly the reverse of what was expected.

Key Points ● Four main elements of the short story are plot, conflict, setting, and symbolism. ● Stock characters are usually one-dimensional and unchanging; dynamic characters change during the story. ● An outcome that is opposite of what was expected is known as situational irony....