In your own words, list and define the following literary terms to the best of your ability:

•Plot•Foreshadowing•Character•Motivation•Conflict

I will be able to define plot and foreshadowing and identify examples from each literary element by taking notes, synthesizing the notes into my own words, and completing a practice activity.

Learning Goal

Note Taking Format

TERM

NameDate

Period

Plot

Short Story Unit

Ante

cede

nt

Actio

n

ExpositionInciting Incident

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution (Denouement)

Note Taking Format

TERM

NameDate

PeriodNOTES MY TRANSLATION

Literary Term

Record your notes in this column Record your translation in this column

Literary Term

Record your notes in this column Record your translation in this column

Short Story Unit

Plot• Plot is the sequence of events in a narrative. It is

structured around a conflict or problem, and is divided into the following parts:– Antecedent Action– Exposition– Inciting Incident– Rising Action– Climax– Falling Action– Resolution (Denouement)

Antecedent ActionThe history that exists before the story starts

ExpositionIntroduces characters and setting (location, time, and situation)

Inciting IncidentThe one event that starts the conflict in motion

Rising ActionSeveral Events that intensify the conflict

ClimaxMoment of greatest intensity, suspense, and interest.

Falling ActionEvents that lead to the end, or the resolution

Resolution (Denouement)

The ending where all conflicts are resolved

ForeshadowingThe author’s way of hinting at what will come later in the plot

"Simba, let me tell you something my father told me. Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I."

Review: CharacterA character is a person or animal that takes part in a literary work.– Protagonist: The main character– Antagonist: The character going against the

protagonist

“The Most Dangerous Game”

Character Types• Round Character: Shows many different traits

—flaws as well as virtues.Vs.

• Flat Character: Shows only one trait

• Dynamic Character: Develops, grows, and changes throughout the course of a story

Vs.• Static Character: Does not change

Character MotivationMotivation is a reason that explains or partially explains why a character thinks, feels, or behaves in a certain way.

Motivation results from a combination of the character’s personality, the situation he/she must deal with, and/or the conflicts he/she must overcome.

Review: Conflict• The primary struggle between opposing forces

that drives the plot– Internal Conflict: Man vs. Self– External Conflict:• Man vs. Man• Man vs. Nature• Man vs. Society• Man vs. Technology

Reading Skill: Making Predictions

A prediction is an idea you develop about what will happen later in a narrative.– Based on details in the text combined with

personal experience.

How do I make accurate predictions?

1. Note details foreshadowing future events as you read2. Make inferences about what will happen based on those

details3. Verify if your predictions are accurate as you read ahead4. Evaluate why your reasoning was correct or incorrect by

asking these questions:• Did I misread details?• Did the author purposely create false expectations in order to surprise me?

Prediction Outcome Analysis of Prediction

Madame Loisel will admit she lost the necklace.

Madame Loisel admits, but finds that the necklace was fake.

The author creates a surprise ending to emphasize the triviality of material things.

Exit ReflectionIn your own words, list and define the

following literary terms:– Plot– Foreshadowing