Vocabulary #4 Characterization- (n). the way a writer reveals a character’s personality and qualities 2. Exposition- (n). the part of the story that introduces the setting, characters, and basic situation (conflict) 3. Rising Action- (n). events that reveal the conflict (problem) 4. Climax- (n). turning point of a story

Vocabulary #4 5. Falling Action – (n). the part of a story when the conflict lessens 6. Resolution – (n). the story’s conclusion 7. Foreshadowing - (n). the use of clues early in a story to hint at events that are going to occur later.

Vocabulary #4 8. Flashback – (n). the placement of a scene within a story that interrupts the sequence of events to reveal past occurrences 9. Irony – (n). the general name given to literary techniques that involve surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions. 10. Conflict – (n). the problem(s) in a literary work

Elements of Fiction Gallery Walk In your assigned groups you will write as much as you know (what it is, why it’s important, are there different types, etc.) about one each element of fiction for 7 minutes. After the 7 minutes you will then have 3 minutes to look at the other groups’ work and add any other information to their papers.

Characters: Simba, Nala, Scar, Mufasa, Timmon, and Pumba Vocabulary Review #4 Identify examples of each vocabulary word from the movie, The Lion King or any other favorite movie of yours. Example: Exposition Characters: Simba, Nala, Scar, Mufasa, Timmon, and Pumba

BELL RINGER What does it mean to be a “scrooge”? Why is being a “scrooge” a character flaw in our society?

While you’re listening… You have 5 sticky notes on your desk. Label each with your name, and make a connection between A Christmas Carol and each element of fiction. Park your sticky note on the whiteboard in the appropriate parking lot.

While you’re listening… Parking Lot You have 5 sticky notes on your desk. Label each with your name, and make a connection between A Christmas Carol and each element of fiction. Park your sticky note on the whiteboard in the appropriate parking lot.