Name: ______

“The Most Dangerous Game” Worksheet

Directions: Fill in the plot diagram with the correct portion of the story. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Setting: Give the correct information for the setting. You can use quotes to help explain. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Geographical place (the name of the place) Historical year (use your History connection on pg. 43) Physical place, describe the house Physical place, describe the area

Conflict: What are some of the major internal and external conflicts that drive the action of this story? Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES Man vs. Man

Man vs. Self

Man vs. Nature

Man vs. Society

Characterization: A Dynamic character is one who changes by the end of the story. He is one who learns something important that changes him, makes him more mature or gives him insight into himself or others. Is Rainsford a developing/dynamic character? You must also say how you think he changed or what it is he learned. Support your answer with evidence from the story. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Before After

Conclusion (explain why he is or is not a dynamic character):

Theme:  A theme is an idea or a truth or message that the author reveals to the reader in a story. To come up with a theme sentence for this story, think about how Rainsford changes and what he learns in the story. **Think of two different ways to state a theme idea for this story in addition to the first one that is done for you as an example. They can be about different ideas. Make your statement a complete sentence that reveals a truth about human behavior. 1. You need strength and skill to overcome fear.

2. ______

3. ______“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary Directions: Fill out the table with the correct information. In the last column, use the vocabulary word in your own original sentence. Vocabulary Definition Sentence from Text Original Sentence Word Tangible

Palatial

Ardent

Surmount

Grisly

Grotesque

Venerable

Futile