6 Weeks Test Review

American author of short stories, novels and screenplays

Originally from New York, died in Beverly Hills

Graduated from Harvard

Richard Connell- “The Most Dangerous Game

French short story writer

Shared the same social class struggles as his characters

Died young in a Paris asylum

Guy de Maupassant- “The Necklace”

American author of science fiction and fantasy

Opposes modern technology

Advocates space travel!

Ray Bradbury- “The Sound of Thunder”

A statement that contradicts itself and seems like it cannot be true, but expresses a possible truth.

Sentence has two completely different parts, but they come together to create a truth.

Ex: You have to spend money to save money.

Paradox

A reference in writing to something in history (the past).

Can refer to: a person, place, event, literary work, myth or work of art.

Ex: “Whenever I see chocolate, I understand how Eve felt” said Coach Lewis.

Allusion

A set atmosphere that invokes a certain feeling for the reader.

What mood is set when Rainsford and Whitney pass by Ship-Trap Island?

Mood

Writing that hints at what is to come.

How is foreshadowing used in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Foreshadowing

A specific charge of a wrongdoing.

What accusation does Rainsford make of General Zaroff?

Accusation

Mental struggle within the mind of the character. The resolution creates the plot’s suspense.

What internal conflict does Rainsford face as he is being hunted?

Internal Conflict

Contradiction between what something appears to mean, and what it actually means.

How is General Zaroff’s treatment of his visitors ironic?

Irony

The use of pictures, descriptions or figures of speech to VISUALIZE a mood, idea or character.

Explain the imagery found in the beginning of “The Most Dangerous Game” about Ship-Trap Island.

Imagery

To conclude or judge from evidence previously given to you.

What can you infer about Madame Loisel’s view of her social status?

What do we infer at the very end of “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Infer

The use of something that stands for or represents something else.

What does the necklace that Madame Loisel wears and loses symbolize in “The Necklace”?

Symbolism

The intellectual or emotional persona held by the narrator.

Whose point of view do we read from in “The Necklace” and “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Point of View

The teller of the tale is all knowing about the story.

Character we view the story from changes.

“The Necklace” is written in third person omniscient.

How does this affect the reader’s opinions?

Third Person Omniscient

The associated or secondary meaning of a word in addition to its original meaning.

What connotation does the word “game” have in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Connotation

Reason for writing.

What is the purpose of irony (in regards to the jewelry) in “The Necklace”?

Purpose

The general idea or meaning of a literary work. The lesson learned at the end.

What themes are found in “The Necklace”?

What themes are found in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Theme

Word choice. How the words affect the depiction of the story.

What does the diction in “The Necklace” show you about the main character? (descriptions of jewels and expensive things)

Diction

A character who contrasts another character to highlight a specific quality.

How is Ivan a foil for General Zaroff in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Foil