The Short Story

Objective

By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to:

-Define literary terms as they apply to

short stories.

Why?

In order to analyze short stories, we will need to know how to talk about them.

Once we know how to talk about these stories and the literary devices within them, we will move toward writing a Literary Analysis.

To Reach the Objectives (2 days)

1. Introduce and define each word

2. In groups- create a "word diagram" that will help others to remember what each Literary Device is

3. Share your "word diagram" with the class

4. Assess knowledge on all devices

Literary Devices

The main idea or message of the story.

Theme

Plot

The course of the story.

Exposition

The part of the story where the author gives us background information.

Rising Action

The part of the story that builds to the climax.

Climax

The high point in the story when the conflict is resolved.

Falling Action

The set of actions bringing the story to its end.

Resolution

The "wrap up" or closure of the story.

Conflict

The opposing force(s) between the protagonist and antagonist.

Protagonist

The hero or good person in the story. The person you are rooting for as a reader.

Antagonist

The force that opposes the protagonist.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject of his/her writing.

Setting

Where the story takes place.

Point of View

Position from which the story is told to the reader.

First Person

A story told from the "I" point of view.

Third Person

The story is told from the "he" or "she" point of view.

Symbolism

Something that stands for something else.

Short Story

A piece of prose that can be read in one sitting.

Dynamic character

A character that changes throughout the story.

Static Character

A character that does not change.

Word Diagrams

The Literary Device

The Definition in your own words

Specific examples from popular culture

A picture that will help us remember this device

Group Activity

In groups:

1. Spread OUT in the room and put your desks together

2. Create a word diagram with markers and paper provided for each literary term your group is assigned

Conflict

The opposing force(s) between the protagonist and antagonist.

Take notes

As each group shares, take notes on pictures, examples and definitions that the other groups come up with.

Why? To help you remember the meaning of each literary term.

Reaching the Objectives

Students will be able to:

-Define literary terms as they apply toshort stories.

Assess yourself:

How many literary terms do you think you can remember?

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