Unit 1: Short Story/Elements of Fiction 2 English 9 Mrs. Gregg You are responsible for: • defining what each Element of Fiction means. • recognizing how each term is used in a short story (fiction). Term Arc of the story (Plot) Meaning •
Exposition •
Inciting Incident •
Rising Action •
Climax •
Denouement (Falling Action) •
Resolution Characterization •
Indirect •
Direct •
Dynamic •
Static •
Flat •
Round Protagonist Antagonist First Person Third Limited Third Omniscient Conflict Setting Theme Flashback Foreshadowing Symbol Irony Allegory Metaphor Simile “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (1893-­‐1949) The Simpsons Tree House of Terror XVI, “Survival of the Fattest” Start TV clip at 11:30. Choose ten terms from the Elements of Fiction list. Provide an example from “The Most Dangerous Game” and explain/defend your reasoning. Then, for each of the same ten terms, provide an example from The Simpsons TV clip. Term 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Text Evidence Explanation/ Defense Example from TV Clip Elements of Fiction Quiz Date: _________________________