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Identify and describe each literary element in your chosen short story. Each answer should be a paragraph that includes a definition of the literary term so that you can describe how your example exhibits the characteristics of each term. Be sure to include specific names of characters, places, authors and titles. =====

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Internal Conflict: The internal conflict is when there is a problem that occurs within a charcter. An example of this is Rainsford vs. himself. Rainsford is scared because he is being hunted by the general and his fears take over. =====

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External Conflict: The external conflict involves a charcter that has a problem with an outside force such as nature, a physical obstacle, or even a different character. An example of this is Rainsford vs. Nature. Rainsford was being hunted so he had to stay in trees and sandpits to keep safe from the general that was trying to kill him. =====

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Exposition: The exposition in a story is what introduces the charcters, includes background information, sets the tone and establishes the setting. The exposition would be when Rainsford is still on the boat talking to others on the boat. Rainsford falls off the boat and then meets the general and Ivan explains the other characters. =====

Rising Action: The rising action is the events that move the plot along. It sometimes expands the conflicts and adds suspense. In "The Most Dangerous Game", the rising action is when the general invites Rainsford to dinner and tells him how he got there and for what reason. The general then explains to Rainsford how he now hunts humans.

Climax: The climax, or turning point, usually occurs toward the end of the story. It is when the reader's interest reaches the highest point. The climax also sometimes points to the resolution of the conflict. The climax is when Rainsford surprises the general by sneaking up to his room. He won the game and he then kills the general and is no longer scared.

Falling Action: The falling action is sometimes called the resolution and occurs after the climax. Usually, the conflict of the story is resolved at this time. The falling action occured after Rainsford killed the general and he went to sleep in his bed.

Resolution: The resolution is similar to the falling action and the conflict of the story is now being resolved. The resolution of the story was when he killed the general which made him win the most dangerous game.

Foreshadowing: Foreshadowing is the writer's use of hints or clues of events that will occur later in the story. This sometimes creates suspense. When Rainsford is entering the death swamp, it foreshadows letting the reader know that people are going to die there. For example, one of his best canines and Ivan.

Imagery: Imagery is when where there are desciptive words or phrases that creates sensory experiances for the reader. There is a lot of imagery in the story. For example, "... it suggested a baronial hall of feudal times with its oaken panels, its high ceiling, its vast refectory table..." (page 221.)

Irony: Irony is the contrast between reality and appearance. An example of this is when Rainsford is going to a hunting trip but instead ends up being the prey and being hunted.

Point of View: Point of view refers to the method of narrating of short stories, novels, etc. It is usually in third or first person. The narrator of "The Most Dangerous Game" explains how the characters feel and what they are thinking. The story is told in third person.

Protagonist: Rainsford is the protagonist.

Antagonist: The general in the story is the antagonist.

Dynamic Character: Rainsford would be an dynamic character because he finally knows what the prey feels like and he becomes more understanding.

Foil: Rainsford realizes that he was wrong Setting: The battle on the island. Suspense: When the general tells Rainsford that he now hunts humans and that Rainsford is the new person that is being hunted. Symbol: Ivan because he was strong and he showed himself being cruel. Theme: Just because you enjoy or like something, doesn't mean that its right.