Freshmen Sept. 13

Agenda  DOL  Finish story-pg. 34  Discussion questions

DOL  My mothers recipe says to use 2 T. of chili powder and 6 handsful of rice but both of my brother in laws like xtra chili powder and less rice.  Grape:raisin::plum:_______  Find:Seek::Flail:_____

Answer Key  My mother’s recipe says to use two tablespoons of chili powder and 6 handfuls of rice, but both of my brothers-in-law like extra chili powder and less rice. brothers-in-law like extra chili powder and less rice.

The Most Dangerous Game A Study of Elements

Conflict :  Briefly summarize the following conflicts from the story. Use examples from the text.  Man vs. Self  Man vs. Nature  Man vs. Man  Man vs. Society

Setting:  Draw a map of Ship Trap Island. Mark on it the course that Rainsford uses while fleeing Zaroff. Include: Where he came ashore, The Chateau, The Swamp, The Traps, and The Cliff.

Setting:

Characters:  Choose a quote that defines each of the main Characters: Rainsford, Zaroff, and Ivan

Theme:  What is the theme of Conell’s the Most Dangerous Game?

Format for the Plot Diagram Exposition --introduces the characters, background and setting Conflict -- struggle between opposing forces Rising Action -- three statements that summarize the story Climax-- point where the protagonist changes Falling action -- one statement about what leads to the end of the conflict Resolution -- the end of the conflict

Literary terms  Following are some literary elements that appear in the story, as we go through them, think of as many as you can for each item.

Foreshadow Give hints about future events

Imagery Details that appeal to the five senses

Motif  Pattern of images or symbols  In this story darkness is the motif

Allusion Reference to a famous work of art, literature, music, etc.