Analyzing Themes in The Most Dangerous Game

How does the author introduce the main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• By describing the setting of the island

• By detailing Rainsford's conversation with Whitney

• By narrating Rainsford's fall from the yacht

• By explaining General Zaroff's background

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the central idea of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• The importance of friendship

• The thrill of adventure

• The hunter becoming the hunted

• The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author develop the theme of survival in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• Through Rainsford's internal monologues

• By describing the island's wildlife

• Through the dialogue between Rainsford and Zaroff

• By focusing on the setting's harsh conditions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What rhetorical strategy does the author use to convey General Zaroff's perspective on hunting?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Hyperbole

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In what way does the author connect the events of the story to the theme of civilization versus savagery?

• By contrasting the characters' clothing

• Through the setting of the island

• By comparing the characters' dialogue

• Through the use of animal imagery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use specific details to shape the central idea of fear in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• By describing the weather conditions

• Through Rainsford's reactions to danger

• By detailing the island's geography

• Through the use of color imagery

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's purpose in describing General Zaroff's luxurious lifestyle?

• To highlight his wealth

• To contrast with his barbaric nature

• To show his intelligence

• To emphasize his loneliness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How does the author unfold the series of events leading to the climax of the story?

• By using flashbacks

• Through a linear progression of events

• By alternating between different characters' perspectives

• Through a series of letters

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What theme is developed through the interactions between Rainsford and Zaroff?

• The unpredictability of nature

• The duality of human nature

• The power of friendship

• The inevitability of fate

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use Zaroff's dialogue to reveal his point of view on hunting?

• By using formal language

• Through the use of sarcasm

• By employing persuasive techniques

• Through the use of anecdotes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6