Question

the most dangerous game
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. The setting details in the story (such as the isolated island, the ship - trap island) create a suspenseful and ominous tone.
2. Rainsford sees hunting animals as a sport and a test of his skills. Whitney has more empathy for the hunted animals. Their conversation shows the literary device of contrast.
3. Suspense is established through elements like the mysterious island, the sounds in the dark, and the build - up to the revelation of the "game". For example, when Rainsford hears gunshots in the dark on the ship, it makes the reader wonder what is happening on the island.
4. When the General is appraising Rainsford, it means he is sizing him up, evaluating his worth as a potential opponent or prey. The word "appraisal" is chosen to suggest a cold, calculating, and deliberate evaluation.
5. Responses may vary. Some may be surprised as the game involves hunting humans, which is a dark and unexpected twist. Others may have suspected something sinister given the build - up of suspense.

Answer:

1. The setting (isolated island) sets a suspenseful and ominous tone.
2. Rainsford sees hunting as sport, Whitney has empathy; contrast is the literary device.
3. Through mysterious elements like gunshots in the dark; e.g., Rainsford hearing gunshots on the ship.
4. It means evaluating Rainsford's worth; chosen for its cold, calculating connotation.
5. Varies based on individual perception.