Literary Elements through Wicked

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Match the term to it's definition

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

• Dramatic Irony

A hint at what is to come in a story

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

When the audience knows something that the characters do not

• A hint at what is to come in a story

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

• When the audience knows something that the characters do not

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Match the word to the correct example

• Dramatic Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

We know Aladdin’s true identity first

Rose petals falling in Beauty and the Be

Ocean in Finding Nemo means adventure.

• We know Aladdin’s true identity first

• Rose petals falling in Beauty and the Be

• Ocean in Finding Nemo means adventure.

Open Ended

Did you spot any examples of: Foreshadowing, Symbolism or Dramatic Irony?

Open Ended

What could Elphabas Green Skin be a symbol of?

Draw

Find the foreshadowing in this screenshot from the song by circling it.

Multiple Choice

Why are the lyrics considered Dramatic Irony?

• The lyrics are considered Dramatic Irony because the audience is aware of Elphaba's tragic fate, while she expresses hope and joy.
• The lyrics are purely celebratory and lack any tragic elements.
• The audience knows Elphaba will succeed in her quest for acceptance.
• The lyrics express Elphaba's happiness without any foreshadowing.

Open Ended

Social Studies Connection!! Think of the term "Witch Hunt" From the Salem Witch trials. How could this term connect to "The Wizard of Oz" and or "Wicked"?

Poll

Exit Ticket: Will you be seeing Wicked pt.2 in theaters next month?

• Yes

• No

• Wait for streaming

• Waiting to see it live!