"The Old Man at the Bridge"
the cat
Georg and Ulrich are killed by wolves rather than each other.
Georg and Ulrich end up being friends, despite setting out to kill each other.
Mother Nature ultimately wins rather than one of the families.
The hunter (Zaroff) has three days to try and find his prey (Rainsford) and kill him. If Zaroff does not find Rainsford, Rainsford is allowed to leave the island.
When an author gives hints about something that will happen later in a story, we call this...
Foreshadowing
What does "peril" mean?
grave risk; jeopardy; danger
How would you characterize the Soldier?
Detached, realistic, indifferent
What type of conflict is most directly represented in "The Interlopers"?
Character vs. Nature (external)
How would you describe the mood at the beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Eerie, unsettled, creepy, suspenseful
What is plot?
a series of related events that make up a story
What does "condone" mean?
to disregard or overlook; give approval
What do the pigeons/doves symbolize?
peace
"Could you reach this flask if I threw it over to you? There is good wine in it."
Which part of the plot does this quote most directly represent?
Climax
"A suggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don't know why. Some superstition - "
This quote is an example of what literary device?
Foreshadowing
A person trying to decide whether or not they should lie to their parents is an example of which type of conflict?
Character vs. Self (internal)
What does "exasperation" mean?
extreme irritation or annoyance
The old man says, "I am without politics."
Is this line an example of direct or indirect characterization?
Direct
Name one theme in "The Interlopers".
Mother Nature always wins.
Why does Zaroff think it is ok to hunt humans?
He believes only the strongest should survive.
What is irony?
a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens used to create humor, surprise, or a deeper meaning
What does "precipitous" mean?
extremely or impassably steep
Name one theme from "The Old Man at the Bridge".
Life, Death, and War
Religion and Morality
Why is the title "The Interlopers" important?
At the beginning of the story, Rainsford doesn't care about the animals he hunts. As he is hunted by General Zaroff, his perspective changes. What type of character does this make him?
Dynamic
What is suspense?
when the author raises questions about events but leaves the reader uncertain of how they will be answered
What does "futile" mean?
ineffective; useless