The Hunger Games Introduction

What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

• beginning

• rising action

• introduction/exposition

• resolution

Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?

• The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

• The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.

• The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by the wealthy.

A novel is...

• Long works of Fiction (“Hunger Games”, Harry Potter”

• Works of fiction that are longer than short stories, but shorter than novels.

• Brief works of fiction. Has characters, setting, and a plot.

What are the Hunger Games?

• The 12 Districts must provide a boy and a girl, called tributes, to participate in the games. These tributes must fight to the death in an arena.

• they eat all the food they can

• When the capitol comes in and provide food and games

• a board game

What is the primary setting of the introduction in 'The Hunger Games'?

• A) The Capitol

• B) District 12

• C) The Arena

• D) The Training Center

Which character is introduced as the protagonist in the beginning of 'The Hunger Games'?

• A) Peeta Mellark

• B) Gale Hawthorne

• C) Katniss Everdeen

• D) Effie Trinket

What is the main conflict introduced in the beginning of 'The Hunger Games'?

• A) Katniss's struggle with her family

• B) The selection of tributes for the Hunger Games

• C) The rebellion against the Capitol

• D) The love triangle between Katniss, Peeta, and Gale

Which literary device is used in the introduction of 'The Hunger Games' to describe District 12?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the tone of the introduction in 'The Hunger Games'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Tense

• C) Humorous

• D) Indifferent