1. “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell Some things to know

2. 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

3. Character Analysis of Rainsford Characterization

4. Connell uses Indirect Characterization to develop Rainsford Rainsford

5. Rainsford doesn’t view hunting animals as murder. He says animals don’t understand fear. He says that Zaroff is a murderer because he hunts people. Direct characterization

6. Connell uses indirect characterization to develop Zaroff Zaroff b.

7. Connell uses direct characterization to develop Zaroff Zaroff is either evil or animalistic b thick black eyebrows and pointed black moustache b black, bright eyes b dead black eyes (pg. 23) b curious, red-lipped smile (18 )

8. Textual Analysis Terms and Definitions

9. English Aug. 25

10. DOL b The would of froze during the blizzard but they seen an empty house that protected them from the biting winds coming off of the appalachian mountains. b Lee was watching the movie the sixth sense-at least I think he said that-when the video player stopped working. Analogies- Sandpaper:smooth:: mill: ________ Amnesia :remember::______: sleep

11. Agenda b DOL b Discuss homework b Begin story b Do questions

12. Foreshadow Give hints about future events

13. Imagery Details that appeal to the five senses

14. Motif b Pattern of images or symbols b In this story darkness is the motif

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

16. Hyperbole Extreme exaggeration for effect