The Most Dangerous Game
Why does Zaroff want to specifically hunt humans?
Because humans can reason, think, and/or are dangerous.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: In the story The Monkey's Paw, the Monkey's paw can provide this number of TOTAL wishes
9 TOTAL wishes (3 wishers get 3 wishes each)
What is imagery?
What is the author writing with detail to create a picture in the reader's mind?
If you are shocked, horrified, or struck with fear and dread, you are described as this 6-letter adjective.
What is aghast?
Which artist painted "The Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
What part of the plot diagram are we in when we learn that Zaroff hunts humans?
Rising Action
When Mr. & Mrs. White made their first wish, what happened to the monkey’s paw?
The monkey’s paw moved like a snake.
What is conflict?
An expression of deep sympathy, sorrow, and support offered to someone grieving a loss.
What are condolences?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Which American state is the largest (by area)?
Alaska
What type of conflict is this line
‘"Nerve, nerve, nerve!" he panted, as he dashed along. A blue gap showed between the trees dead ahead. Ever nearer drew the hounds. Rainsford forced himself on toward that gap.’
Internal;Person vs. Self
Why does the paw have this unique power?
There was a spell placed on it.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is indirect characterization?
Indirect characterization is where the author leaves hints about the character's personality traits instead of directly stating to the reader.
When someone acts in a serious, formal, and dignified manner, they are behaving this way.
What is solemnly?
What breakfast cereal has been represented by a cartoon toucan mascot since 1963?
Froot Loops
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What region of the world does the story take place?
Caribbean
What is the name of the White family's home?
What is Laburnam Villa?
What is foreshadowing?
What is when the audience receives hints about what is to come?
A state of serious danger that involves significant risk to your safety.
What is peril?
What is the name of the world’s longest river?
The Nile
Where are Rainsford and Whitney heading at the beginning of the story and what do they plan on doing?
To Rio/Amazon rainforest to hunt jaguar.
This person created the monkey's paw using a spell and gave it this ability for this reason
What is an old fakir and 3 wishes for three people to show that fate dictates people's lives?
What is mood?
The emotional response a writer wishes to evoke.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: If you look at an unbelievable claim in a skeptical or doubtful manner, you are looking at it this way.
What is dubiously?
Who holds the world record for most hot dogs eaten?
Joey Chestnut