Most Dangerous Game
Mini Assessment RL 8.6
RL 8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
After reading “Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, answer the following questions in constructed response (well supported 2 inference paragraph) format.
In “Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, he uses multiple types of irony throughout the text. Locate three examples of irony and label them (situational, dramatic, or verbal). Paraphrase, quote directly and cite then explain the impact this use of irony has on the style, plot or reader.
In “Most Dangerous Game” Richard Connell uses what point of view to tell the story? Explain the two different perspectives of each main character about the events of the story. How does Rainsford feel about hunting and the hunted? How does Zaroff feel about hunting and the hunted? Support what you say with direct quotes, cited correctly, from the text. How does each of these unique and differing perspectives create suspense and irony as the plot unfolds? What impact does the author’s doing this have on the creation of irony & suspense for the reader?
Graded on Rubrics A and B
Instructions:
Answer the teaching task above. First use the graphic organizer below to plan your paragraphs
