Story Arc
A literary term for a path a story flow. This paths leads a character, or situation, from one state of being to another. In other words, demonstrates a change.
Story arc
"I hunt more dangerous game." (Connell)
General Zaroff (4)
"When he opened his eyes, he knew from the position of the sun that it was late afternoon."
Indirect through thought, Rainsford thinks this and I can assume he's a skilled explore and navigator.
Sub
Prefix, beneath, under
When Rainsford is talking with Whitney aboard the ship, he tells Whitney that the world is divided into two classes. What are they?
The hunters and the huntees
The background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story.
Exposition
"I wish to leave this island at once." (Connell)
Rainsford. (6)
"Then Rainsford saw the man's free hand go to his forehead in a military salute, and he saw him click his heels together and stand at attention." (Connell)
Indirect, action. This shows that Ivan has a military background and is respectful to the superior he works for.
Hyper
Prefix, above, beyond
Before Rainsford falls off the ship, the author sets the mood of the story for his reader. We know that the plot will include frightening events. Provide two examples of suspense or foreshadowing.
The island they see is named Ship-Trap Island. The reputation of the island; bad, evil.
The setting, the boat they are on, the darkness (moonless Caribbean night)
The end of the story when you learn what happens to the characters after the CONFLICT is resolved
Resolution
"I am going to have my wounds dressed; it's only a slight one. " (Connell)
General Zaroff (8)
"Rainsford's first impression was that the man was singularly handsome...He was a tall man past middle age, for his hair was a vivid white.."
Direct, this first impression gives us a perfect description of what General Zaroff looked like.
Spec
root, to look, spy, see
Later, Zaroff divides the world into two classes. What are they?
what happens near the end of a story after the climax and resolution of the major conflict
Falling action
"One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed." (Connell)
General Zaroff (9)
"...Rainsford made out another figure whose shoulder surged through the tall jungle weeds. It was the giant Ivan..." (Connell)
Direct, tells us explicitly that Ivan is a huge man.
Ate (eight)
suffix, verb ending
The General names three reasons why a person is the "ideal animal to hunt." Name these reasons.
1. Courage
2. Cunning
3. Above all, it must be able to reason.
when the CONFLICT of the PLOT is resolved
for example: dragon killed, princess saved
Climax
"The old charts call it 'Ship-Trap Island." (Connell)
Whitney
"A trace of anger was in the general's black eyes, but it was there for but a second..."
indirect, this observation shows that the general may be a psycho, holding back his anger. He's trying not to snap and kill him in that moment, because he really wants to hunt him in the field.
Dict
Explain the double meaning of the story's title, "The Most Dangerous Game"
Game - something you play or can refer to animals that are hunted.