Question

literary analysis
an external conflict occurs when a character fights with an outside force. with what external conflict is rainsford suddenly confronted?

reading skill
rainsford reacts calmly to his situation when he falls overboard. what can you infer about him based on how he handles himself in a crisis?

reading check
as rainsford swims for shore, what sounds does he hear coming out of the darkness? underline the words that tell you.

vocabulary development
extremity (ik strem uh tee) n. highest degree
vitality (vy tal uh tee) n. life and energy
staccato (stuh kaht oh) adj. short and sharp

Explanation:

1. Literary Analysis: Rainsford is confronted with the external conflict of falling over - board into the sea, facing the force of the water, the speed of the yacht, and the struggle to survive.
2. Reading Skill: His calm reaction when falling overboard suggests he is resourceful, composed, and has experience dealing with difficult situations.
3. Reading Check: He hears a high - screaming sound of an animal in distress, a pistol shot, and the sound of the sea breaking on a rocky shore. The underlined words "extremity", "vitality", and "staccato" help describe the sounds and his state.

Answer:

1. Literary Analysis: Rainsford is confronted with the external conflict of falling into the sea from a yacht, facing the elements and the struggle to stay afloat.
2. Reading Skill: He is likely experienced, resourceful, and composed in a crisis.
3. Reading Check: He hears a high - pitched animal scream, a pistol shot, and the sound of the sea hitting rocks. Underlined words: extremity, vitality, staccato.