Question

part a: read the short story the most dangerous game, which is attached, and then answer the questions below. (2 marks each.) 1. describe the setting. what sort of tone does it help to set? 2. how does rainsford feel about hunting animals? how does whitney feel? what literary device can be found in the conversation they have early in the story? 3. how is suspense established? identify more than one strongly suspenseful passage and explain. 4. appraisal is about assessing the value of something. when the general is described as appraising rainsford, what does this mean? why do you think this word was chosen? 5. are you surprised by the nature of the game when it is revealed?

Explanation:

1. To answer this, one would analyze the time - place details in the story to describe the setting. The setting's elements like isolation, darkness etc. contribute to a tone such as suspenseful or ominous.
2. By examining the dialogue between Rainsford and Whitney, one can determine their attitudes towards hunting animals. Literary devices like foreshadowing or contrast might be present in their conversation.
3. Suspense is established through elements like unknown dangers, ticking - clock scenarios, and mysterious events. Specific passages with such elements need to be identified and explained.
4. When the General is appraising Rainsford, it means he is evaluating him. The word might be chosen to show the General's calculating and observant nature.
5. This is a subjective question. One would consider the build - up in the story and personal expectations to determine if they are surprised by the game's nature.

Answer:

1. Answers would vary based on story analysis of setting and tone.
2. Answers would vary based on analysis of characters' views and literary devices in their dialogue.
3. Answers would vary based on identification and explanation of suspense - creating passages.
4. Answers would vary based on understanding of the word "appraisal" in context.
5. Answers would vary based on personal reaction to the story's reveal.