The Dangerous Game

The _____________ part of it was that Lazarus followed him.

deplorable

"Don't be alarmed," said Rainsford, with a smile which he hoped was ___________________.

disarming

PART A: What does the phrase "sporting proposition" most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 94?

game-like challenge

Rainsford, reclining in a steamer chair, ___________________ puffed on his favorite brier.

idolently

What figurative language is: "'There was no breeze. The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window. We were drawing near the island then. What I felt was a ---a mental chill; a sort of sudden dread'" (par 22).

imagery

"After the debacle in Russia I left the country, for it was _______________ for an officer of the Czar to stay there."

imprudent

A _______________ is the largest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world (tigers and lions are larger). They can run up to ____ mph-only a ____________runs faster.

jaguar 50 cheetah

Explain the imagery in: "An abrupt sound startled him. Off to the right he heard it, and his ears, expert in such matters, could not be mistaken. Again he heard the sound, and again. Somewhere, off in the blackness, someone had fired a gun three times"

makes the reader feeling anxious because in most cases gunshots create a suspenseful environment as well as giving the protagonist something to worry about. It also shows Rainsford only hearing it which plays into the imagery of it making the overall mood eerie because he does not know where the gunshots came from and for all he knows the gunshots could be targeted at him.

opiate

noun anything that tends to soothe or calm someone.

amenities

noun comforts and conveniences

scruples

noun feelings of doubt or guilt about a suggested action

The bed was good, and the pajamas of the softest silk, and he was tired in every fiber of his being, but nevertheless Rainsford could not quiet his brain with the ______________ of sleep.

opiate

"Can't see it," remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was _______________ as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht.

palpable

Three hundred yards from his hiding place he stopped where a huge dead tree leaned _______________ on a smaller, living one.on a smaller, living one.

precariously

"Dear me," said the general, quite unruffled, "again that unpleasant word. But I think I can show you that your _____________ are quite ill-founded."

scruples

What figurative language is used in "He strained his eyes in the direction from which the reports had come, but it was like trying to see through a blanket?"

similie

"Ah, indeed?" the general inquired _________________. "Well, I suppose that's only natural, after your long swim."

solicitously

PART B: Which phrase from the text best supports what the phrase "sporting proposition" most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 94? A. "'businessmen often go to pieces when they give up the business that has been their life.'" (Paragraph 88) B. "'It had become too easy. I always got my quarry.'"(Paragraph 94) C. "'When I thought of this, it was a tragic moment for me'" (Paragraph 96) D. "'I had to invent a new animal to hunt'" (Paragraph 100)

"'It had become too easy. I always got my quarry.'"(Paragraph 94)

Explain the Foreshadowing in: "Rainsford heard a sound. It came out of the darkness, a high screaming sound, the sound of an animal in an extremity of anguish and terror.He did not recognize the animal that made the sound; he did not try to; with fresh vitality he swam toward the sound. He heard it again; then it was cut short by another noise, crisp, staccato" (Passage 1).

"He did not recognize the animal that made the sound; he did not try to;" this is an example of foreshadowing because not knowing what the animal is indicates that it is an unusual animal that even a skillful hunter can't recognize, and it adds suspense to a future event whenever the animal gets revealed.

Explain the Figurative Language in: "10 minutes of determined effort brought another sound to his ears — the most welcome he had ever heard — the muttering and growling of the sea breaking on a rocky shore" (Passage 1).

"The muttering and growling of the sea..." is an example of personification, and the words used to personify the sea have a negative connotation. The use of personification suggests humanlike intelligence and malice. This foreshadows how the danger of the island will not come from a beast, but from a man.

PART B: Which TWO phrases from the text best support the the central themes of this story? A. "'You're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher.'" (Paragraph 10) B. "Where there are pistol shots, there are men." (Paragraph 39) C. "hunting had ceased to be what you call 'a sporting proposition.' It had become too easy. I always got my quarry.'"(Paragraph 94) D. "'One does not expect nowadays to nd a young man of the educated class, even in America, with such a naïve, and, if I may say so, mid-Victorian point of view.'" (Paragraph 116) E. "'Civilized? And you shoot down men?'"(Paragraph 128) F. "General Zaroff had an exceedingly good dinner in his great paneled dining hall that evening." (Paragraph 199)

"hunting had ceased to be what you call 'a sporting proposition.' It had become too easy. I always got my quarry.'"(Paragraph 94) "'Civilized? And you shoot down men?'"(Paragraph 128)

What is the significance of: "I have played the fox, now I must play the cat of the fable."

After creating a misleading path through the jungle to lose Zaroff on the first night of the hunt, Rainsford switches modes and hides in a tree to save some of his strength. Comparing Rainsford with foxes and cats allows Connell to highlight Rainsford's descent into a more animalistic state in which he must mimic the instinctive behavior of animals to survive.

Explain the Figurative Language in: "Twenty feet below him the sea rumbled and hissed" (Passage 4).

As rainsford is on the run, he nears a cliff and sees that, "twenty feet below him the sea rumbled and hissed". This figurative language paints the sea as powerful and dangerous, setting an ominous tone.

How does Rainsford's opinion on animals change throughout the story?

At first, Rainsford sees animals only as prizes for human hunters, butlater Rainsford sympathizes with the animal"at bay" when he too becomes the hunted (Paragraph 204).

Explain the Connotative Diction in: "He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face and the salt water in his open mouth made him gag and strangle" (Passage 1).

Being slapped is not a positive thing. He also gags and is strangled which isn't good as both are negative words. The negative connotation here makes the reader scared for rainsford, which will emphasize the relief they feel when he finds the island, making us empathize with rainsford.

What figurative language is: ""Hunting? Great Guns, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder."

Characterization

What figurative language is: "My hand was made for the trigger, my father said."

Characterization

Explain the Connotative Diction in: "Two slight annoyances kept him from perfect enjoyment" (Passage 4).

General Zaroff wanted the "perfect" meal which most readers would think of as positive, but as said in the quote, two "annoyances" which made his night negative and therefore he did not have his perfect meal he had hoped for. The contrast of connotations supports how the island, and general, are at first seen as positive, but are revealed to be dangerous.

What is the significance of: "Rainsford expressed his surprise. 'Is there big game on this island?' The general nodded. 'The biggest'" (par 76).

He's hinting about hunting

Explain the imagery in: "The cry was pinched off short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea closed over his head" (Passage 1).

Helps the reader so they can better understand the situation Rainsford is in as well as making it disturbing by using the phrase "blood-warm" to describe it.

What does Rainsford's repetition of the word "nerve" in paragraph 169, paragraph 179, and paragraph 197 reveal about his character?

Rainsford's repetition shows that it is his courage and ability to reason that enables him to survive.

"He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." (Paragraph 207) What is the overall effect of the last line of the story?

The last line leaves the reader to infer that Rainsford has killed Zaroff, contrasting Zaroff's chilling death with Rainsford's rewarding night's sleep.

Explain the Figurative Language in: "An apprehensive night crawled slowly by like a wounded snake, and sleep did not visit Rainsford, although the silence of a dead world was on the jungle" (Passage 3).

The phrase "...crawled slowly by like a wounded snake" is an example of a simile. It suggests that rainsford is nervous and exhausted from being hunted. The comparison to a wounded snake also alludes to how rainsford is beginning to empathize with a hunted animal.

Explain the imagery in: "...dingy gray was varnishing the sky, the cry of some startled bird focused Rainsford's attention in that direction. Something was coming through the bush" (Passage 3).

The quote presented assistance to the reader in gaining an understanding of the picture of which Rainsford sees utilizing the reader's sight.

Explain the Figurative Language in: "He strained his eyes in the direction from which the reports had come, but it was like trying to see through a blanket" (Passage 1).

The simile describing the lack of visibility as comparable to "trying to see through a blanket" shows how truly dark it is, and builds suspense because the reader doesn't know where the gunshots are coming from.

Explain the Connotative Diction in: "The cry was pinched short as the blood-warm waters of the Caribbean Sea closed over his head" (Passage 1).

The water is described as "blood-warm" while it engulfed Rainsford. This gives it a negative connotation and foreshadows the dangers of the island and the blood that will be spilled there.

Explain the Connotative Diction in: "The old charts call it Ship Trap Island."(Example Passage)

The word trap has a negative meaning or feeling, insinuating that people are trapped and hunted there, making the island seem unsettling. It also suggests that Rainsford will become trapped there.

Explain the Connotative Diction in: "Rainsford heard a sound. It came out of the darkness, a high screaming sound, the sound of an animal in an extremity of anguish and terror" (Passage 1).

The words "high screaming sound" make you think from the initial impression that the animal is very scared. This is revealed through the words "anguish and terror" in the following line. This builds suspense.

How are these quotes examples of External Conflict (person vs society): "A blue gap showed between the trees dead ahead. Ever nearer drew the hounds" (NOT IN THE PASSAGES BUT IN THE TEXT ITSELF) "The general made one of his deepest bows. "I see," he said. "Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford" (Passage 4).

These quotes are both evidence of person vs society conflicts because it is Rainsford vs the general, the dogs, the island itself. The society that the general has built on this island is against Rainsford all at once. It develops conflict because it reinforces the society working against him, and it creates a struggle of life or death for Rainsford. The society that was created here is against Rainsford. These examples also build suspense.

How are these quotes examples of External Conflict( person vs nature): "He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face and the salt water in his open mouth made him gag and strangle. Desperately he struck out with strong strokes" (Passage 1). "What perils that tangle of trees and underbrush might hold for him did not concern Rainsford just then " (Passage 1).

These quotes are evidence of person vs nature because it is Rainsford against the trees and the ocean. Rainsford has to keep himself alive in a jungle for a few days while the general gets good sleep and food. This creates suspense in the story because the reader doesn't know if Rainsford will survive or not.

How is this quote an example of Dramatic Irony: "'I had to invent a new animal to hunt,' he said" (Passage 2).

This is an example of dramatic irony because the readers can infer what the animal is that he is hunting, but the character in the story doesn't know what it is. The readers know something that the character does not.

Explain the Foreshadowing in: "Even so zealous a hunter as General Zaroff could not trace him there, he told himself; only the devil himself could follow that complicated trail through the jungle after dark. But perhaps the general was a devil" (Passage 3).

This is an example of foreshadowing because the author is describing the path Rainsford is taking to be "complicated." Which makes the reader think that he will be tracked down.

How is this quote an example of Verbal Irony: "'I wanted the ideal animal to hunt," explained the general" (Passage 2).

This is an example of verbal irony because the sentence contradicts itself. When Zaroff says he wants the 'ideal' animal to hunt, it is a bit conflicting since no one would suspect that the ideal animal is a human.

How is this quote an example of Situational Irony:"When I shot some of his prize turkeys with it, he did not punish me; he complimented me on my marksmanship" (Passage 2)

This is an ideal example of situational irony. When readers would read the line "when I shot some of his prize turkeys," they would expect Zaroff to be punished instead of being complimented.

How is this quote an example of Internal Conflict (person vs self): ""Nerve, nerve, nerve!" he panted, as he dashed along. A blue gap showed between the trees dead ahead. Ever nearer drew the hounds. Rainsford forced himself on toward that gap.I will not lose my nerve. I will not" (Passage 4).

This quote is an example of internal conflict because Rainsford is struggling to keep his nerve.This helps to further develop the suspense of Rainsford's life or death situation because his survival depends on his ability to stay calm.

How is the quote an example of External Conflict (person vs person): "Rainsford did not smile. 'I am still a beast at bay,' he said, in a low, hoarse voice. 'Get ready, General Zaroff'"(Passage 4).

This quote is an example of person vs. person because Rainsford and Zuroff are playing against each other in their game. This creates suspense because The author includes "get Ready '' which makes it competitive and we know that guns are involved and The two men will be fighting against each other throughout the story.

Explain the Figurative Language in: "The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies; then they were blotted out entirely by the night" (Passage 1).

Using a metaphor to compare the lights of the yacht to "ever-vanishing fireflies" displays how far away the ship has moved, and how hopeless it is that rainsford will be rescued by it.

Explain the Foreshadowing in: "Pistol shot," muttered Rainsford, swimming on" (Passage 1).

When Rainsford heard the gunshots coming from the island, this was foreshadowing because it was hinting at the danger that occurs on the island, which eventually leads to Zaroff hunting Rainsford.

PART A: Which TWO of the following best identify the central themes of this story?

When violence becomes too common, some people no longer take it seriously. Humankind's place in nature is to act with reason, notto become like violent animals.

Why does Zaroff think Rainsford is "droll" and "naïve"?(Paragraph 116)

Zaroff thinks it's foolish and old-fashioned that Rainsford values human life even after fighting in the war.

palpable

adjective easily felt or touched

deplorable

adjective regrettable; very bad

disarming

adjective removing or lessening suspicions or fears

imprudent

adjective unwise

solicitously

adverb in a concerned manner

indolently

adverb lazily

precariously

adverb unsteadily; in an unstable manner

Half apologetically General Zaroff said, "We do our best to preserve the _____________ of civilization here."

amenities

Setting of the story. What connotation does it give off?

an island somewhere called Ship-Trap Island. The name of the story itself already gives off an eerie, mysterious connotation.