The Most Dangerous Game Review

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How does the author build suspense in the beginning of the story?

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On the boat, Whitney tells Rainsford of the island called 'Ship Trap'.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a hint about what is to come in the plot.

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What does Whitney’s tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadow?

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Whitney’s tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadow danger.

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Is Rainsford surprised to find out what 'new animal' Zaroff hunts?

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False.

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How does Zaroff stock his island with people to hunt?

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He turns on fake lights to indicate a safe channel only to lure ships to sharp rocks.

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What is the main theme of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The main theme is the hunter becoming the hunted.

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What literary device is used when Rainsford falls off the boat?

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This is an example of an inciting incident.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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It refers to the hunt of humans, which is considered the most dangerous game.

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What does Rainsford believe about the animals he hunts at the beginning of the story?

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He believes that animals have no understanding of fear.

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How does Zaroff justify hunting humans?

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Zaroff believes that humans are the most challenging and intelligent prey.