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The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Affable Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to Usage: Usually refers to a person but could be a situation Sentence: The affable man listened quietly while I told my story.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Amenity Part of Speech: Noun Definition: something that adds to one’s comfort or convenience Usage: Usually used to refer to the things a hotel or resort has to offer. Also, the fine things someone owns. Sentence: His house was full of all the finest amenities of life. Sentence: We chose that hotel because they had the best amenities: a pool, a restaurant, and a mini golf.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Condone Part of Speech: Verb Definition: to overlook, forgive, or disregard Usage: Usually used to indicate a bad or less desirable behavior that is being allowed Sentence: The coach condones John’s foul language because John is an all-star player. Sentence: I cannot condone your actions any longer.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Deplorable Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: deeply regrettable; unfortunate Usage: Mostly used to describe very poor conditions or behavior Sentence: The deplorable conditions of the homeless shelter made me sad. Sentence: His deplorable behavior caused many to lose respect for him

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Disarming Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: removing or overcoming suspicion; inspiring confidence Usage: Often associated with someone’s look or behavior that relaxes others Sentence: The teacher smiled a disarming look at the students to relax them. Sentence: The fact that the test was only 20 points was disarming to the student who did not study.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Droll Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: amusingly odd or comical Usage: Generally applied to a person or a situation. Often used with very proper speech Sentence: The droll comedian made us laugh till we could not breathe. Sentence: The rich gentleman looked at the clown and remarked “How droll he is.”

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Elude Part of Speech: Verb Definition: to escape; especially by means of daring, cleverness, or skill Usage: Often used when talking about a criminal or a hunted animal Sentence: The deer eluded the hunter for hours before he was caught. Sentence:”I will elude the cops by dressing as a woman,” said the thief.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Imperative Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: absolutely necessary Usage: Generally used in a serious tone. Almost always used with “It is” or “Is it..?” Sentence: It is imperative that we get to the church on time, or we will miss the wedding. Sentence: “Is it absolutely imperative that you miss class?” said the teacher.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Quarry Part of Speech: Noun Definition: object of a hunt; prey Usage: Generally a hunted animal or man, but also can be something you are after Sentence: I raised the gun and shot, hitting my quarry in the hind flank.. Sentence: An “A” on the test is my quarry, because I have never had one.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Scruple Part of Speech: Noun Definition: an uneasy feeling arising from one’s conscience or principles Usage: Refers to something that you have or do not have Sentence: That man has no scruples, he would steal candy from a baby. Sentence: I am unable to cheat on the test because I have scruples.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Solicitously Part of Speech: Adverb Definition: with an expression of care or concern Usage: Generally used to show your concern about someone or something. Sentence: “Are you okay?” my mother asked me solicitously.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Stamina Part of Speech: Noun Definition: physical or moral strength Usage: Generally used in junction with athletes to refer to their endurance Sentence: I do not have enough stamina to run for 3 miles without stopping. I would like to listen to you explain yourself, but I just do not have the stamina.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Tangible Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: capable of being touched or felt; having actual from or substance Usage: Refers to something being solid and real, but can also refer to an idea that makes sense Sentence: We could not feel the colorless gas mixture because it was not tangible. Sentence: His description of the train wreck was almost tangible; you could just about see it.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Uncanny Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: so remarkable as to seem supernatural Usage: a situation or something that is difficult to explain or understand Sentence: The way he knew my thoughts was uncanny; he was so accurate. Sentence: In an uncanny way, a strong wind began to blow in the hallway of my house.

Words to Know – “The Most Dangerous Game” Zealous Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: intensely devoted and enthusiastic Usage: Usually refers to a person or an act by a person. Sentence: The zealous driver would not give up, even after his racecar was on fire. Sentence: He is so zealous when it comes to doing something he enjoys.

Review Story Telling Elements Plot Character Setting Theme Style

Plot Definition: The sequence of events or actions that moves a story forward Also: The main events in a story Short Version: What happens!

Plot Elements Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

Basic Plot Diagram Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition Conflicts and Complications Falling Action Exposition Resolution

Plot Element – Rising Action Rising Action – The events in a story that move the plot along by: Adding conflicts and complications Expanding the conflicts already presented

Conflicts A struggle between two opposing forces Can be External or Internal An external conflict may be between: Two People (Man versus Man) People and Society (Man versus Society) People and Nature (Man versus Nature) An internal conflict is between two ideas inside a character’s head (Man versus Self)

Conflicts Internal - Person versus Self Identify the conflict in the following passage from “The Most Dangerous Game”: I was lying in my tent with a splitting headache one night when a terrible thought pushed its way into my mind. Hunting was beginning to bore me! And hunting, remember, had been my life. Internal - Person versus Self

Conflicts External: Person versus Person Identify the conflict in the following passage from “The Most Dangerous Game”: “Don’t talk rot Whitney,” said Rainsford, “You’re a big game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares hoe a Jaguar feels?” “Perhaps the Jaguar does,” observed Whitney. “Bah! They’ve no understanding.” External: Person versus Person

Active Reading Exercise: Prediction A prediction is an attempt to answer the question “What will happen next?” To make predictions, notice the following as you read: Interesting details about the character, plot, and setting Unusual statements by the main characters Foreshadowing – hints about future plot twists

Prediction Chart Make a chart like the one here in your notebook: My Prediction My Reasons Actual Event Was I Surprised? Whitney and Rainsford will check out the island. They seem eager and curious. They are hunters after all. Actually, Rainsford falls overboard and swims to the island. A little, but I kind of saw it coming. Yes! No, easy to guess. Fill out as you read “The Most Dangerous Game”