Plot
Characters
Literary Terms
Characterization
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What is the "game" that Rainsford and the General play?
hunting: human vs. human
100
Who is Ivan?
The enforcer of the island. Described as "deaf and dumb"
100
The reader's feeling of curiosity, uncertainty, or even anxiety about the outcome of events in a story
What is suspense?
100
shows things that reveal the personality of a character. there are five different methods of this.
What is indirect characterization?
200
Why does "The Most Dangerous Game" only focus on two main characters? (Not including Ivan!)
to create the feeling of suspense for the reader
200
What is Rainsford known for?
His knowledge and expertise in big game hunting
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a struggle between opposing forces
What is conflict?
200
Through dialogue, when the General says, "I hunt more dangerous game". (p. 25)
When do we figure that General Zaroff loves danger?
300
What is the climax of the story, and when does it occur?
When Rainsford kills the General, and it occurs at the end of the story.
300
What does the General do when he is struck by Rainsford's trap?
he leaves to take care of it and does not continue to go after Rainsford
300
The type of conflict throughout "The Most Dangerous Game"
What is character vs. character?
300
What do we learn about Rainsford's personality when he decides to create a trap in the jungle?
We learn that he is resourceful and has the will to live
400
Why deal does the General make with Rainsford before their "hunt"?
If after three days, the General does not catch Rainsford, Rainsford can leave the island and no one will be killed.
400
In the movie clip we watched, why were there characters other than Rainsford and the General present?
to provide comic relief to the movie, and vary the plot. It is a different interpretation of the same story
400
tells the audience what the personality of the character is
What is direct characterization?
400
What does the General's decision to not kill Rainsford immediately in the jungle show us about his personality?
That he is obsessed with the hunt and needs a challenge
500
Describe the scene in which the General dies. Does the General believe that Rainsford has it in him to kill him?
The General believes that the competition is over. He has resigned himself to the fact that he will not kill Rainsford, and that Rainsford will leave the island. When Rainsford appears in his room, the General has no idea of Rainsford's plans.
500
Describe the General's attitude towards Rainsford.
The General has respect for Rainsford and his contributions towards big game hunting.
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Speech, thoughts, effect on others toward the character, actions, looks
What are the five different methods of indirect characterization?
500
What action does Rainsford perform that shows his ultimate strength? (mentally and physically)
Killing the General
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