"Technology can become addictive, especially for young children." A statement that is extended from the topic "technology."
What is the theme of The Veldt?
100
The fact that the reader knows Montresor’s plan and Fortunado doesn’t is this form of irony.
What is dramatic?
100
General Zaroff sends Rainsford into the jungle with a knife in this part of the plot.
What is the rising action?
100
To explain how our evil thoughts need "periodic exercise," King uses this six word phrase as an analogy.
What is a "rotten little puke of a sister"?
100
When boys like horror movies more when girls are afraid, and girls like horror movies more when boys aren’t scared.
What is Gender Socialization Theory?
200
This type of conflict that can best be explained as when "the parents provide a nursery to their children that becomes a source of animosity, hate, and danger in the family"
What is man v. machine?
200
This type of narration, as expressed by Montresor.
What is first person unreliable?
200
When Connell characterizes General Zaroff as having “red lips and pointed teeth,” it supports an earlier statement made about Ship Trap Island regarding this act of human consumption.
What is cannibalism?
200
King suggests these kinds of jokes are an example of our "anti-civilization emotions."
What are sick jokes?
200
When we enjoy watching people (the hero) triumph at the end of a horror movie.
What is Excitation Transfer Theory?
300
This character is motivated to shut off the machines in the house because of his desire to have his children do things for themselves and to have a family again.
Who is George?
300
"Being arrogant and foolish can get you into trouble." A statement extended from the topic "foolishness."
What is the theme of The Cask of Amontillado?
300
The fact that Rainsford, a big game hunter, becomes the hunted in The Most Dangerous Game is this form of irony.
What is situational?
300
"We crave horror movies because deep down, we’re all crazy" is Stephen King's argument, also known as what?
What is his thesis?
300
When we’re afraid of certain things (e.g. viruses, nuclear war) as a country
What is Societal Fear Theory?
400
This part of the plot, also known as the "technical climax," when Wendy asks if the psychologist would like a cup of tea.
What is the denouement?
400
Montresor describes how he wants to get revenge on Fortuando in this part of the plot.
What is the exposition?
400
Rainsford falls overboard and into the Caribbean Sea during this "point of conflict."
What is the inciting incident?
400
Stephen King uses "Die, Monster, Die!," Jack The Ripper, Hallmark Cards, and "Dawn of the Dead" as this to support his thesis.
What is specific evidence?
400
When we feel a release of “bad energy” called “catharsis” when we watch a horror movie.
What is the Aristotelian Theory?
500
The fact that the house is called the HappyLife Home and that the nursery proves to be a dangerous place is this form of irony.
What is situational?
500
This type of conflict, because Montresor is mad at Fortunado for injuring him and he seeks revenge.
What is man v. man?
500
"You must always try to survive, even when the odds are against you" is a statement extended from the topic "survival."
What is the theme of The Most Dangerous Game?
500
King states that these amphibious carnivores are what is keeping our evil thoughts at bay.