Transcript The Most Dangerous Game” - The Real Northwest Halifax

“The Most Dangerous Game”
By: Richard Connell
Short Story Structure
Key Terms
Short Story Structure
Key Terms

Exposition -introduces the characters,
setting, and the basic situation.
Short Story Structure
Key Terms
Exposition -introduces the characters,
setting, and the basic situation.
 Plot-sequence of events in a literary work.

Short Story Structure
Key Terms
Exposition -introduces the characters,
setting, and the basic situation.
 Plot-sequence of events in a literary work
 Climax-the high point of interest or
suspense

Short Story Structure
Key Terms
Exposition -introduces the characters,
setting, and the basic situation.
 Plot-sequence of events in a literary work
 Climax-the high point of interest or
suspense
 Resolution-end of the story, the conclusion

Short Story Structure
Key Terms
Exposition -introduces the characters,
setting, and the basic situation.
 Plot-sequence of events in a literary work
 Climax-the high point of interest or
suspense
 Resolution-end of the story, the conclusion
 Denouement-events that occur after the
resolution

“The Most Dangerous Game”
Exposition
Time
Place
Characters
“The Most Dangerous Game”
Part II
Exposition
Atmosphere
"Mood"
Background
Information
Intoduction
to
Conflict
Short Story Structure
Climax
rising action
Exposition
falling action
Conflict
Resolution
Understanding Plot
Study the short story structure,
then answer the following questions.
1. Identify the exposition and tell how it sets the scene for
coming events.
2. Explain how the plot involves conflicts between two men;
a person and nature; and two different views of life.
3. At what point is the climax reached?
4. How are the conflicts resolved?
“I am still a beast at bay.”