Assignment: Dangerous
Name:
Using the Elements of a Short Story which you reviewed at the beginning of this unit,
complete the following using your reading of The Most Dangerous Game. Be as
thorough as possible in your analysis and exploration. (You may need to complete some
independent research on these terms or ask your facilitator for help if you’re unclear
about the meaning of any of these elements.)
If you find a term that you feel can not be filled in from the story, write an explanation of
what it is and why you think it’s not appropriately found in this story.
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plot
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exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
setting
dramatic irony
symbolism
foreshadowing
theme
conflict - (Identify which of the following applies.)
o man vs. man
o man vs. nature
o man vs. self
o man vs. society
o man vs. supernatural
characterization (identify each)
o antagonist
o protagonist
point of view - 1st person, third person omniscient, or third person limited.
tone
theme