Use the following vocabulary words to complete the sentences below: Warm Up Use the following vocabulary words to complete the sentences below: (Afflicted) An elder person may be_______ by _________. (Explicit) My teacher gave _______ instructions about _____________.

Learning Goal 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.

Note Taking Format TERM Short Story Unit Plot Name Date Period Climax Falling Action Rising Action Antecedent Action Inciting Incident Resolution (Denouement) Exposition

Note Taking Format TERM NOTES MY TRANSLATION Short Story Unit Name Date Period NOTES MY TRANSLATION 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 Action The history that exists before the story starts

Exposition Introduces characters and setting (location, time, and situation)

Inciting Incident The one event that starts the conflict in motion

Rising Action Several Events that intensify the conflict

Climax Moment of greatest intensity, suspense, and interest.

Falling Action Events that lead to the end, or the resolution

Resolution (Denouement) The ending where all conflicts are resolved

TERM: Foreshadowing The 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." 

TERM: Conflict The primary struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot Internal Conflict: involves a character in conflict with him/herself External Conflict: the main character struggles against an outside force

Challenge: “Plot that Movie!” Each team will receive a diagram and an envelope Teams must correctly sort out the labels and movie synopsis together The first team to get all pieces correct WINS! *NOTE: There are 16 pieces of paper total. DO NOT LOSE THEM!

“The Cask of Amontillado” By Edgar Allan Poe Background

Setting: Time, Location, Situation Location: Catacombs (most likely Italy) Time: At night, during a Masquerade

Situation “The Cask of Amontillado” illustrates how a person can become so obsessed with revenge that he or she descends into madness and commits unspeakable acts. The main character, Montresor, has vowed to avenge the unnamed insults of Fortunato, an old acquaintance. The vengeful Montresor lures and traps Fortunato in the catacombs below Montresor’s house while the carnival rages above them.

Homework: Read “The Cask of Amontillado” and answer the Reading Check questions found in the margin of the text (4 total)

Exit Reflection In your own words, list and define the following literary terms: Plot Foreshadowing