The title of the story is A Shady Plot. The dictionary defines the words as:
Shady adjective
(a) Full of shade; shaded.
(b) Casting shade: a shady grove.
(c) Quiet, dark, or concealed; hidden.
(d) Of dubious character or of questionable honesty.
Plot noun
(a)
a small piece of ground, generally used for a specific purpose: a garden plot.
a measured area of land
(b) a ground plan, as for a building; a diagram
(c) storyline- the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story
(d) a secret plan to accomplish a hostile or illegal purpose; a scheme.
Based on the definitions above can you predict what the story will be about? Make a brief note of your prediction in your notebook.
Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, one sample solution has been provided for your reference.
The story probably will be surrounding something that is concealed and hidden, possibly about a place that is dubious, like a thick forest. It might be about a vague or unclear exploration.