The Most Dangerous Game
What makes Zaroff’s chateau unusual when Rainsford first sees it?
What makes Zaroff’s chateau unusual when Rainsford first sees it?
What does Harrison declare himself when he escapes his handicaps?
Emperor
What is a narrative situation?
The narrative situation is a one sentence summary of the background of a story that explains the who, what, when, where, and why
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reason
Which sentence correctly uses the word amendment?
A. The student wore an amendment to class.
B. The government passed a new amendment to improve voting rights.
C. The coach amendment the game by yelling loudly.
D. The amendment was running quickly on the track.
B. The government passed a new amendment to improve voting rights.
Why does Zaroff believe humans are the “ideal quarry”?
They can reason, unlike other prey
What is the purpose of the handicaps in the story?
(To enforce complete equality by limiting people's abilities.)
Hints or clues that suggest future events are called __________.
foreshadowing
How should in-text citations be formatted in MLA?
(Author’s last name and page number in parentheses, e.g., (Connell 5).)
The test was delayed, giving the students a short __________ to study.
Reprieve
How is Rainsford a dynamic character?
Rainsford changes from a hunter who dismisses the feelings of animals to someone who fully understands the terror of being hunted.
Why is Harrison described as wearing so many handicaps compared to others?
He is exceptionally gifted in strength, intelligence, and appearance
The overall message or central idea about life in a story is called the __________.
theme
What is the purpose of the “Reason” section in an CER paragraph?
(To connect the evidence to the claim and explain its significance.)
Which sentence correctly uses the word zealous?
A. Zaroff was zealous in his hunt, pouring all of his passion and energy into the chase.
B. Rainsford was zealous, meaning he refused to follow any rules at all.
C. Ivan was zealous, meaning he was tired and uninterested in hunting.
D. Zaroff was zealous, meaning he cared little about hunting.
A. Zaroff was zealous in his hunt, pouring all of his passion and energy into the chase.
What traps does Rainsford set to try to stop Zaroff?
A Malay mancatcher, a Burmese tiger pit, and a springing knife trap
Why George must wear a mental handicap transmitter?
He is more intelligent than average citizens
What are the types of external conflict?
Character vs. Character
A struggle between two people (like Rainsford vs. Zaroff in The Most Dangerous Game).
Character vs. Nature
A struggle against natural forces such as storms, animals, or survival in the wilderness (like Rainsford vs. the sea/jungle before reaching Zaroff’s island).
Character vs. Society
A struggle against laws, rules, or expectations of a community or government (like Harrison vs. the Handicapper General in Harrison Bergeron).
In an MLA Works Cited entry, what should be placed in quotes?
Short stories
Rainsford faces a __________ when he must decide whether to risk the jungle path or stay on the safer trail.
Dilemma
What figurative language is the following - “The muttering and growling of the sea breaking on a rocky shore.”
Personification
Why can George not fully mourn Harrison’s death?
His transmitter distracts him and Hazel forgets easily
“Jealousy slithered into the room and wrapped itself around her thoughts, refusing to let go ” This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Personification
What is wrong with this in-text citation? "General Zaroff enjoys the hunt" (Connell, pg. 8).
There should be no comma or (pg.) between the author's name and page number.
Write an option one sentence using the word dissent.
Teacher check answer!