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Page 1: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

The Short Story

Page 2: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Objective

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

-Define literary terms as they apply to

short stories.

Page 3: 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.

Page 4: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

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

Page 5: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Literary Devices

Page 6: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

The main idea or message of the story.

Theme

Page 7: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Plot

The course of the story.

Page 8: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Exposition

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

Page 9: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Rising Action

The part of the story that builds to the climax.

Page 10: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Climax

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

Page 11: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Falling Action

The set of actions bringing the story to its end.

Page 12: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Resolution

The "wrap up" or closure of the story.

Page 13: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Conflict

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

Page 14: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Protagonist

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

Page 15: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Antagonist

The force that opposes the protagonist.

Page 16: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Tone

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

Page 17: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Setting

Where the story takes place.

Page 18: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Point of View

Position from which the story is told to the reader.

Page 19: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

First Person

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

Page 20: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Third Person

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

Page 21: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Symbolism

Something that stands for something else.

Page 22: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Short Story

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

Page 23: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Dynamic character

A character that changes throughout the story.

Page 24: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Static Character

A character that does not change.

Page 25: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

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

Page 26: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

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

Page 27: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

Conflict

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

Page 28: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

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.

Page 29: The Short Story. Objective By the end of tomorrow, students will be able to: -Define literary terms as they apply to short stories

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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