Writing a Literary Analysis through the Lens of a Quotation Answers

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."Rainsford did not want to believe what his reason told him was true, but the truth was as evident as the sun that had by now pushed through the morning mists. The general was playing with him! The general was saving him for another day's sport! The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. Then it was that Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror."I will not lose my nerve. I will not."He slid down from the tree, and struck off again into the woods. His face was set and he forced the machinery of his mind to function. Three hundred yards from his hiding place he stopped where a huge dead tree leaned precariously on a smaller, living one. Throwing off his sack of food, Rainsford took his knife from its sheath and began to work with all his energy.

Elva is writing an essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford and Zaroff have some common ideas?

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low,hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff."

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.Initially, Rainsford tries to escape Zaroff by creating an elaborate trail. He spends the bulk of the afternoon walking in circles, doubling back on himself, and executing a "series of elaborate loops.” _________, when the sun begins to set, Rainsford climbs into a tree to rest through the night while Zaroff combs the jungle for his tracks.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game.""Off there to the right—somewhere—is a large island," said Whitney. "It's rather a mystery—""What island is it?" Rainsford asked."The old charts call it ‘Ship-Trap Island,"' Whitney replied. "Asuggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. Idon't know why. Some superstition—"

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.As Rainsford enters the dining room, he immediately becomes aware of Zaroff’s expensive and sophisticated taste. He notes the decorations, the food, the drink, all of which are exquisite and advertise Zaroff’s privileged aristocratic upbringing. Rainsford is initially impressed by the general’s home and finds him to be a "thoughtful and affable host.”

Which literary elements are used in this excerpt? Select 5 options.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."Rainsford's first impression was that the man was singularly handsome; his second was that there was an original, almost bizarre quality about the general's face. He was a tall man past middle age, for his hair was a vivid white; but his thick eyebrows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night from which Rainsford had come. His eyes, too, were black and very bright. He had high cheek bones, a sharp-cut nose, a spare, dark face, the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat. Turning to the giant in uniform, the general made a sign. The giant put away his pistol, saluted, withdrew.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."I suggest, too, that you avoid the big swamp in the southeast corner of the island. We call it Death Swamp. There's quicksand there. One foolish fellow tried it. The deplorable part of it was that Lazarus followed him. You can imagine my feelings, Mr. Rainsford. I loved Lazarus; he was the finest hound in my pack.

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