Unit Test

What is the central idea of a text is supported by? Check all that apply. analogies attitudes anecdotes examples extremes

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. When [Rainsford] opened his eyes he knew from the position of the sun that it was late in the afternoon. Sleep had given him new vigor; a sharp hunger was picking at him. He looked about him, almost cheerfully. "Where there are pistol shots, there are men. Where there are men, there is food," he thought. But what kind of men, he wondered, in so forbidding a place? An unbroken front of snarled and ragged jungle fringed the shore. He saw no sign of a trail through the closely knit web of weeds and trees; it was easier to go along the shore, and Rainsford floundered along by the water. Based on the evidence provided in the excerpt, Rainsford most likely will go fishing along the shore. search for the island's inhabitants. build a camp in the jungle. try to swim to a neighboring island.

Review the statement by Karin Slaughter in her NPR interview. And you have to make sure that the reader cares enough about these characters so that when bad things happen, they want to read along. What comparison can be made between Slaughter's idea and Lee Child's views in "A Simple Way to Create Suspense"? Child is less concerned with character development than Slaughter. Child is more concerned with character development than Slaughter. Both Child and Slaughter feel that suspense is created through characters. Neither Child nor Slaughter feel suspense is created through characters.

Review the information in the chart about the problems of turning stories into films. What solution best completes the chart? Add more narrative detail. Eliminate characters. Add dialogue or a voice-over. Change the ending.

An author may use dialogue to provide the reader with ________

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "You'll have a cocktail, Mr. Rainsford," he suggested. The cocktail was surpassingly good; and, Rainsford noted, the table appointments were of the finest—the linen, the crystal, the silver, the china. They were eating borsch, the rich, red soup with whipped cream so dear to Russian palates. Half apologetically General Zaroff said, "We do our best to preserve the amenities of civilization here. Please forgive any lapses. We are well off the beaten track, you know. Do you think the champagne has suffered from its long ocean trip?" The details of this excerpt show that Zaroff wants to appear civilized. educated. helpful. trustworthy.

Read the excerpt from Part 2 of "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Dusk came, then darkness, and still he pressed on. The ground grew softer under his moccasins; the vegetation grew ranker, denser; insects bit him savagely. Then, as he stepped forward, his foot sank into the ooze. He tried to wrench it back, but the muck sucked viciously at his foot as if it were a giant leech. With a violent effort, he tore his feet loose. He knew where he was now. The descriptive language presents a visual image of a place that is ____________

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "I can't believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke." "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting." "Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder." The general laughed with entire good nature. He regarded Rainsford quizzically. "I refuse to believe that so modern and civilized a young man as you seem to be harbors romantic ideas about the value of human life. Surely your experiences in the war—" "Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly. In what way is Zaroff portrayed as Rainsford's foil? Zaroff has no conscience, while Rainsford does have a conscience. Zaroff is an enthusiastic hunter, while Rainsford is indifferent to hunting. Zaroff is an inconsiderate host, while Rainsford is a very good guest. Zaroff has little hunting experience, while Rainsford has a lot.

Read this excerpt from Part 2 of "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. "Nerve, nerve, nerve!" he panted, as he dashed along. A blue gap showed between the trees dead ahead. Ever nearer drew the hounds. Rainsford forced himself on toward that gap. He reached it. It was the shore of the sea. Across a cove he could see the gloomy gray stone of the chateau. Twenty feet below him the sea rumbled and hissed. Rainsford hesitated. He heard the hounds. Then he leaped far out into the sea. . . . Now read the second excerpt. A man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "Rainsford!" screamed the general. "How in God's name did you get here?" "Swam," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than walking through the jungle." The general sucked in his breath and smiled. "I congratulate you," he said. "You have won the game." Rainsford did not smile. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff." The general made one of his deepest bows. "I see," he said. "Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford." . . . He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided. Readers must revise their predictions about Rainsford after reading the second excerpt because initially it would seem that he plunges to his death, but he actually flees the island without confrontation. saves himself by killing the hounds. accepts the general's apology. survives and seeks revenge.

Review the line from Karin Slaughter's NPR interview. And with each page, that's what I try to do - is say something different about the character, something different in the reactions when they find these horrible things that are happening, or they figure out a piece of the puzzle. How does this view contrast with Lee Child's central idea in "A Simple Way to Create Suspense"? Child feels that characters are not important to the plot. Slaughter feels characters are central. Child feels that characters must be unattractive and uninteresting. Slaughter feels they must have reactions. Slaughter builds suspense through her characters. Child builds suspense by delaying answers. Slaughter builds suspense by writing puzzles. Child builds suspense by telling anecdotes.

Karin Slaughter's views on suspense writing are_______ to Lee Child's views.

Read the excerpt from a student's essay. As the narrative opens, Rainsford and Whitney are discussing Ship-Trap Island, approaching in the dark distance. Rainsford strains to see the mysterious place, but cannot, while Whitney relates how the sailors feel about the island. Rainsford dismisses the sailors' worries as silly superstitions, while Whitney admits that he will be glad when they have passed the place, as he too feels a bit nervous. Which revision would help expand the ideas in the excerpt? adding more specifics about the sailors' beliefs about the island adding the discussion Rainsford and Whitney have about hunting adding a description of the island's inhabitants, Zaroff and Ivan adding the information about Rainsford later going to the island

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "Dear me," said the general, quite unruffled, "again that unpleasant word. But I think I can show you that your scruples are quite ill founded." "Yes?" "Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not? I hunt the scum of the earth—sailors from tramp ships—lascars, blacks, Chinese, whites, mongrels—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them." What does Zaroff say to show that he places little value on human life? "But I think I can show you that your scruples are quite ill founded." "Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong." "Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not?" "—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them."

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "Ah, indeed?" the general inquired solicitously. "Well, I suppose that's only natural, after your long swim. You need a good, restful night's sleep. Tomorrow you'll feel like a new man, I'll wager. Then we'll hunt, eh? I've one rather promising prospect—" Rainsford was hurrying from the room. The general's claim that he has "one rather promising prospect" for tomorrow's hunt is an example of .

Read the excerpt from a student's essay. Rainsford believes that people's abilities to use reason in times of stress are what separates them from animals. He also believes that this is what elevates people above animals. This is what allows people to be hunters, while animals are there to be hunted. Rainsford's view of the world is, therefore, very simple and specific. There are two classes of beings, and Rainsford, because of his ability to reason, __________ is in the hunting class. Which transition best fills in the blank? clearly for instance in addition first