Vocabulary
The definition of the word “quarry” as it is used in the following excerpt:
"’Simply this: hunting had ceased to be what you call `a sporting proposition.' It had become too easy. I always got my quarry. Always. There is no greater bore than perfection.’”
An object of a hunt/huntee
What is the correct order of the plot sequence?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Read the following paragraph from The Most Dangerous Game and identify the type of figurative language.
The general chuckled. "They indicate a channel," he said, "where there's none; giant rocks with razor edges crouch like a sea monster with wide-open jaws. They can crush a ship as easily as I crush this nut." He dropped a walnut on the hardwood floor and brought his heel grinding down on it. "Oh, yes," he said, casually, as if in answer to a question, "I have electricity. We try to be civilized here."
"Civilized? And you shoot down men?" Rainsford snorted
Static vs. Dynamic
What kind of character is General Zaroff?
Static
What can you infer from Zaroff's carful studying of Rainsford during their first dinner together?
Zaroff is sizing up Rainsford in order to determine what kind of opponent he would be.
The definition of the word “bewilderment” as it is used in the following excerpt?
"’Oh,’ said the general, ‘it supplies me with the most exciting hunting in the world. No other hunting compares with it for an instant. Every day I hunt, and I never grow bored now, for I have a quarry with which I can match my wits.’
Rainsford's bewilderment showed in his face.
‘I wanted the ideal animal to hunt,’ explained the general.”
To be confused
What is the exposition of the story?
Setting: Caribbean Sea/Ship Trap Island. Rainsford, a big game hunter, is traveling to the Amazon by boat. He falls overboard and finds himself stranded on Ship Trap Island.
Read the sentence and identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence:
“Bleak darkness was blacking out the sea and jungle when Rainsford sighted the lights.”
Imagery
Round vs. Flat
What kind of character is Rainsford?
Round
Which animal did Rainsford believe to be The Most Dangerous Game?
Cape Buffalo
The definition of the word “deliberateness” as it is used in the following excerpt?
“In a cultivated voice marked by a slight accent that gave it added precision and deliberateness, he said, ‘It is a very great pleasure and honor to welcome Mr. Sanger Rainsford, the celebrated hunter, to my home.’”
Carefully weighted or considered
The main conflict in the short story, The Most Dangerous Game”.
On the Island, Rainsford finds a large home where Ivan, a servant, and General Zaroff, a Russian aristocrat, live. They take Rainsford in. However, he soon learns that to leave, he must win a game where he is the prey! General Zaroff’s "most dangerous game" is hunting humans
Identify the type of figurative language described in the sentence:
"'. . .I have heard that in America businessmen often go to pieces when they give up the business that has been their life.'"
Idiom
Round vs. Flat
What kind of character is Ivan?
Flat
How does General Zaroff get players for his game?
He uses the light houses to guide the ships to rocks, so they will crash.
The definition of the word “condone” as it is used in the following excerpt?
“’Hunting? Great Guns, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.’
The general laughed with entire good nature. He regarded Rainsford quizzically. ‘I refuse to believe that so modern and civilized a young man as you seem to be harbors romantic ideas about the value of human life. Surely your experiences in the war—'
‘Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder,’ finished Rainsford stiffly.”
Forgive or overlook
The resolution of the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game”?
When Rainsford announces to General Zaroff that he is "a beast at bay."
Identify the figurative language used in the following statement:
"'. . . I was lying in my tent with a splitting headache. . . '"
Idiom
The main external conflict of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Man vs. Man
Rainsford vs. Zaroff
How did Rainsford end up on Ship-Trap Island?
He fell out the boat while smoking.
The definition of the word “cultivated” as it is used in the following excerpt?
“In a cultivated voice marked by a slight accent that gave it added precision and deliberateness, he said, ‘It is a very great pleasure and honor to welcome Mr. Sanger Rainsford, the celebrated hunter, to my home.’”
Refined or cultured
The climax of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
When Rainsford kills Ivan and escapes from Zaroff by jumping off the cliff.
Identify the figurative language used in the following statement:
". . . a terrible thought pushed its way into my mind.. . ."
Personification
What were Ivan's two misfortunes as described in the story?
He is deaf and dumb
According to General Zaroff, what makes man the most dangerous game?
They are courageous, cunning, and ability to reason.