Literary Terms
Identify 3 parts of a plot diagram
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Rainsford
What POV is the story told from? Whose point of view do we get?
1st person, Montresor
The story is set in what state during what time period?
Northern Alabama, Civil War
Identify figurative language: act naturally, jumbo shrimp
oxymoron
Define internal conflict and give an example from one of the stories
a conflict that a character has within themselves
Why does Zaroff hunt humans instead of animals?
logic/reason > instinct
What is Fortunato's weakness? How does Montresor use that against him?
his knowledge in tasting fine wine, Montresor tricks him by telling him he has Amontillado and is unsure if it is authentic, so he needs someone to taste it
What function does the flashback have in the story?
To give us background information on Farquhar and explain why he's being hanged
Identify figurative language: Bob's blazer is bright blue.
Alliteration
What is the difference between third person limited POV and third person omniscient POV?
third person limited- we are limited to perspective of only 1 or 2 characters
third person omniscient- all knowing narrator
Give an example of 1 internal and 1 external conflict in the story
answers will vary
The following quote is an example of ________ : "Oh this cough is a mere nothing, it won't kill me!"
Verbal irony
What 2 POVs are used by the author in this story? Why did the author shift POVs for part 3 of the story?
Third person limited and third person omniscient
Identify figurative language: The Eagles were a dumpster fire on Monday night.
Metaphor
Define foreshadowing, and provide an example of it from one of the stories
when an author gives away clues about future events
What is the CLIMAX of the story?
When Zaroff and the dogs chase Rainsford to the edge of the cliff, and he jumps off
What is Fortunato wearing during the story? Why is it appropriate? This would be an example of which type of irony?
clown/jester suit, because he gets "tricked", situational irony
How is the man described in Part 1 of the story? Why is this significant?
as a gentleman who you wouldn't expect to be hanged, creates suspense for the reader
Identify the figurative language: The tree danced in the wind like a ballerina
Personification, Simile
Identify and define the 3 types of irony
situational- when something happens that we don't expect
dramatic- when audience knows something characters don't
verbal- when someone says something ironic
Explain the double meaning of the title of the story
Most Dangerous "Game"- the "game" or sport of Zaroff hunting Rainsford
Most Dangerous "Game"- Humans are the most dangerous game, or most dangerous species to hunt
Identify and explain the 2 contrasting settings of the story. Why would Poe choose to do that?
Festival/Carnival season
Catacombs
What is the "sharp, metallic ringing" Farquhar hears in part 1?
his watch
Identify figurative language: I walked a thousand miles just to get here
Hyperbole