LITERARY ANALYSIS GUIDE “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard.pdfVIP

Name Period Date LITERARY ANALYSIS GUIDE “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell (pp. 27-42) LESSON FOCUS: Plot, Setting, Point of View, Characterization, Conflict, Mood, Suspense, Diction, Imagery, Reading Comprehension and Strategies PRE-READING DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION: Use a dictionary, your own knowledge, and the knowledge of your classmates to discover the denotative and connotative meanings of the word “game.” Denotation: 1. 2. 3. Connotation (circle one): Positive Negative Neutral MAKING PREDICTIONS: Examine the meanings of the word “game.” Consider these meanings in relation to the title of the story. What predictions can you make about the story based on the title and its use of the word “game”? Write in complete sentences, and be prepared to discuss and give reasons for your prediction. DURING READING SECTION 1: PAGES 27-31 1. POINT OF VIEW: From what point of view is the story told? How do you know? 2. SETTING: What is the initial setting at the beginning of the story? Cite three pieces of textual evidence that lead you to draw this conclusion. Setting: Textual Evidence #1: Textual Evidence #2: Textual Evidence #3: 3. CHARACTERIZATION: In the chart provided, list quotations from the text that reveal characteristics of Rainsford and Whitney. Provide two (2) quotations for each of the characters. In the third column, summarize what is learned about the character from each quotation that you have chosen. In the last column, identify this as either direct characterization or indirect characterizati