1. Most Dangerous Game Literary Elements

2. Protagonist / Antagonist Protagonist – the main character in a story Protagonist – the main character in a story Antagonist – the principal character in opposition to the protagonist. Sometimes antagonist can be a force of nature, society or an internal force within a character. Antagonist – the principal character in opposition to the protagonist. Sometimes antagonist can be a force of nature, society or an internal force within a character.

3. Conflict (review) Internal conflict – a struggle within a character Internal conflict – a struggle within a character External conflict – a struggle between a character and an outside force like another character, nature, society. External conflict – a struggle between a character and an outside force like another character, nature, society.

4. foreshadowing The author gives hints about future plot twists. The author gives hints about future plot twists. Did you predict what would happen in “The Most Dangerous Game?”

5. Characterization The way an author develops a character’s personality The way an author develops a character’s personality - description, what the character says, thinks, and what other characters say about that character - description, what the character says, thinks, and what other characters say about that character How does Connell describe General Zaroff? What does General Zaroff say/do that contributes to his character development? How does Connell describe General Zaroff? What does General Zaroff say/do that contributes to his character development?