“the most dangerous game” background information
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“The Most Dangerous Game”
Background Information
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Essential Question
• Are human beings really civilized?
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Agree or Disagree
For each statement, write “Agree” or “Disagree”1. Those who perform well under pressure tend
to succeed.2. A person’s character is revealed during
intense competition.3. The first impression you have of someone is
always correct.
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Is it more exciting to chase or to be chased?
• “The chase”—one person pursing another—is the basis for many active games, from tag to hide-and-seek to paintball.
• Discuss your answer to the question. Then write it down in your notes.
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Literary Terms: ReviewPlace the following terms in the plot chart: -Climax-Exposition-Falling Action-Resolution-Rising Action
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Conflict Review
• Man vs. __________1. The seagulls poo on the students.2. John plays one-on-one basketball with
Cameron.3. Gloria takes the SAT to get into college.4. Ms. DeGuzman is afraid of public speaking.
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How are characters described?
• Main Character – the most important characters in a story • Minor Character – other characters in the story who interact
with the main characters and help move the story along. • Dynamic Character – characters that undergo changes as the
plot unfolds.• Static Character – characters who remain the same
emotionally, mentally, or spiritually• Round Character – characters that have many “sides” or traits;
have a full range of emotions; complex characters who have many personality traits revealed
• Flat Character – characters that have only one or two “sides” representing one or two traits; characters that are described simply or stereotypically
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What is theme?
• Theme – the main idea in a work of literature. The theme is a message or perception about life or human nature that the writer communicates to the reader.
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Exit Ticket
• Answer in at least 5 complete sentences:
• Are humans really civilized? Provide evidence to prove your opinion.
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Exposition of “The Most Dangerous Game”
Characters: • Rainsford: expert hunter who falls overboard and
lands on the island• Whitney: Rainsford’s friend and traveling companion ;
he suggests that animals feel fear when being hunted
Setting:• Ship-Trap Island in the Caribbean Sea: gun-shots are
heard from the island and the sea crew are superstitious about it