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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. In 'The Most Dangerous Game', Zaroff claims to be civilized while exhibiting barbaric behavior.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. An example from 'The Most Dangerous Game' is 'the sea licked greedy lips', giving the sea human-like characteristics.

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What are the main parts of a plot?

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The main parts of a plot include Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

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What happens during the exposition of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The exposition introduces the main characters, Rainsford and Zaroff, and sets the scene on the mysterious island.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action includes events that create suspense and lead up to the climax. In 'The Most Dangerous Game', it includes Rainsford's arrival on the island and his encounters with Zaroff.

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What is the climax of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The climax occurs when Rainsford confronts Zaroff in a final showdown, determining the outcome of their deadly game.

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How does Rainsford escape Zaroff's hunting?

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Rainsford uses his wits and survival skills to outsmart Zaroff, ultimately hiding in his own home to confront him.

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

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The title refers to the hunt of humans, which Zaroff considers the most thrilling and dangerous game to hunt.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. It implies that one thing is another.

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What is the role of foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.