This research problem is how is the relation between vocabulary mastery and short story intrinsical components comprehension ability of VIII grade students in Kendari City. The research is aimed to describe how vocabulary mastery and comprehending short story intrinsical components ability and how the relationship between both of them by the students. This research used statistic method. Data was analyzed descriptive-quantitatively and parametric-quantitatively by using Product Moment Correlation and Linear Regression. After doing descriptive-quantitative analysis, in order to understand the relationship intervariabel, then was conducted correlation test. Result of this research shows that vocabulary mastery have average values 8,84 (48%) which included in medium category. Vocabulary mastery indicator which have most prominent contribution is words comprehending that has pejorative-amelirative meaning, extension-constriction meaning by average value 2,75 (32,7%). Meanwhile, comprehending short story intrinsical components ability has average value 10,42 (45,25), which included generally in medium category. Indicator of comprehending short story intrinsical components ability which have most prominent contribution is figure and characterization by average value 3,23 (44,25%). Vocabulary mastery has positive and significant correlation with comprehending short story intrinsical components ability of SMP students at value rxy= 0,359 >rtable = 0,250 and value of Sig (ρ)ttable = 1,645 dan value of Sig (ρ)rtabel = 0,250 dan nilai Sig (ρ)ttabel = 1,645 dan nilai Sig (ρ)