The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Meet

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell

Meet the author! • Richard Connell is the author of “The Most Dangerous Game” • Son of newspaper owner • Newspaper editor • Joined the military • Wrote over 200 short stories as well as screen plays and novels

Before Reading

What are the definitions of a game? 1. A pastime/activity played for amusement and fun. (Noun) 2. A form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck. (Noun) 3. Animals hunted for sport. (Noun)

Irony: When the outcome of what is expected is contrary to what actually happens. Look at the title “The Most Dangerous Game” what is ironic about this title? What is the mood created? How is it created?

What does it take to be a survivor? Self to Text Connection: Have you ever read a book/watched a movie that involved the character(s) playing a dangerous game?

Setting: 1920 s on a lush island called Ship Trap Unfortunately, hunting large game for sport was common among the wealthy upper class and royalty…this lead to endangered species and the near extinction of many species.

Ship Trap Island The setting is an unidentified island called Ship Trap Island in the Caribbean Sea. Why do you think it is called Ship Trap? Setting: The time and place in which the story takes place.

Chateau • cha·teau • SHaˈtō/ • noun • a large French country house or castle.

Characterization • The method an author uses to develop a character. Direct: The author directly states the character traits. Indirect: The author develops the character through the thoughts, actions and words of the character and interactions with other characters

Foreshadowing • Clues given by the author that contribute to the development of the plot.

Conflict: Struggle(s) between the characters and opposing forces. Internal Conflict External Conflict • An internal struggle between a character and him/herself • Emotional/Choices/Guilt • An outside struggle between a character and an opposing force. • Man vs. Man • Man vs. Society • Man vs. Machine • Man vs. Fate or the Unknown • Man vs. Nature • Man vs Self

Suspense is the anxiety or dread you feel about what will happen next in a story. Suspense makes you want to keep reading — especially to see what happens to the characters.

During Reading Strategies: 1. Use visualization to picture the action 2. Notice how figurative language helps the reader visualize the plot 3. Look for clues that hint towards the plot (foreshadowing) 4. Notice character development (characterization)

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary receding v. used as adj. : moving into the distance. disarming adj. : removing suspicion or fear; charming. imprudent adj. : unwise; foolish. surmounted v. : overcame. invariably adv. : without exception.

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary The word receding is often used to describe someone’s hairline. If you have a receding hairline, the line where your hair starts growing is moving away from your face. Where is this man’s hairline receding the most?

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary The sound of the siren is receding as Matt arrives at the scene of the accident. Matt is probably a. driving the ambulance. b. involved in the accident. c. part of the clean-up crew. Is the siren’s sound getting louder or softer?

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary Disarming is based on the word disarm, which means “remove reasons for hostility” and “remove weapons. ” Which mechanic has the more disarming expression? Which one is more likely to convince you to drop your defenses and trust him?

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary The principal greets you and your friend with a disarming smile. What’s your next move? a. Quick—think of an excuse. b. Relax—you’re not in trouble. c. Panic—start begging for mercy.

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary The principal greets you and your friend with a disarming smile. What’s your next move? a. Quick—think of an excuse. b. Relax—you’re not in trouble. c. Panic—start begging for mercy. When might you want to wear a disarming smile?

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary Imprudent is the opposite of prudent, which means “wise. ” Which of these students is making an imprudent decision the night before a big test?

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary Steven has a job interview tomorrow. Which of the following would be imprudent behavior? a. going to bed early the night before b. forgetting to set his alarm clock c. preparing questions

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary If you ever surmounted an obstacle in your life, you overcame it or moved beyond it. Describe a time when you surmounted some obstacle or hurdle.

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary The word surmounted often refers to overcoming a difficult challenge. Which of these situations describes a surmounted challenge? a. Damian’s car got a flat tire. b. Maria became too nervous to go on stage. c. Toby reached the summit of Mt. Everest.

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary Invariable is most often used to describe a situation or action that always or almost always happens. The situation or action can be said to occur invariably. What is something you invariably do when you wake up each morning?

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary Invariably, the students quiet down so that they can begin class. The students quiet down a. hardly ever b. some of the time c. every day

Your Turn • Use the format of the previous slides to make a “quiz” using the vocabulary words below: • Amenity condone droll • Cultivated imperative uncanny • Quarry scruples tangible • Solicitously zealous

The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary The word surmounted often refers to overcoming a difficult challenge. Which of these situations describes a surmounted challenge? a. Damian’s car got a flat tire. • Define the word and use it in a question. • Provide 3 possible answers. b. Maria became too nervous to go on stage. c. Toby reached the summit of Mt. Everest. • Provide an answer key on a separate piece of paper.