Plot diagram
What is the exposition?
The beginning of the story.
What is the definition of the word conciliate?
to end a dispute; soothe
What is the setting?
When and where the story takes place?
What was the first setting of the story?
On a yacht
What were the rules of the game?
Three days and three hours to start, he would supply food, clothing, and a hunting knife. If you make it three days you will be moved off the mainland.
What elements are included in the exposition?
protagonists
antagonist
setting
central conflict
What is the definition of scrutinizing?
to examine closely
What is the rising action?
Everything that happens after the exposition.
How many deaths were there?
5
What was one of Zaroff's dogs named?
Lazurus
What is the theme?
The subject or message of a piece of writing.
What is the definition of repudiating?
to reject; to deny
What is the falling action?
Everything that happens after the climax.
What different types of conflict did the story have?
man vs. man
man vs. himself
man vs. nature
What was a characteristic of Ivan?
Deaf, dumb,and a giant
What is the climax?
The highest point of action in the story.
What is the definition of aesthetic?
dealing with art; dealing with beauty
What is the definition of the minor character?
a character that has a small part.
How did the story end?
Rainsford wins the game and kills Zaroff.
What does the word incessant mean?
never ending
What is the resolution?
The ending or resolved conflict of the story.
What is the definition of augment?
To add; to increase
What is the major character?
The main character in the story.
What did Rainsford do differently that other "huntees" hadn't?
He swam
What does laud mean?
to praise