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Exploring Antonyms and Literary Analysis in "The Most Dangerous Game"

This lesson delves into the use of antonyms to enhance vocabulary and understanding of words in context. Students will identify antonyms for imperative, zealous, uncanny, rejuvenated, and clamor, fostering critical thinking skills. Additionally, a discussion on suffixes will highlight how they alter meanings in words. The lesson references the conflict between Rainsford and Zaroff in "The Most Dangerous Game," emphasizing themes of survival and morality. Engaging activities will encourage students to reflect on the text and articulate their reactions to Zaroff’s notion of civility.

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Exploring Antonyms and Literary Analysis in "The Most Dangerous Game"

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  1. Wednesday08-20-14 Write an antonym next to each word for the following word wall words. (an antonym is the opposite) 6.Imperative – absolutely necessary 7. Zealous – intensely enthusiastic 8. Uncanny –so remarkable that it seems supernatural 9. Rejuvenated-to make young again; restore to youthful vigor, appearance, etc. 10. Clamor – a noisy outburst; outcry

  2. Copy this slide onto your notes A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word. A suffix usually changes the meaning of the word. Examples: Suffixes: -able -ment -ness pass + able = passable (able to pass) move + ment = movement (the act of moving) kind + ness = kindness (being kind) The suffix -able means "able to be." The suffix -ment means "the act of." The suffix -ness means "being."

  3. DiscussionLet’s Recap (open your books to page 73) 1.In lines 466-478,pg 73 why might you call what Rainsford does at lunch with General Zaroff an attempt at Survival? 2.p. 74 How does his attempt backfire, making survival a greater issue than before?

  4. Possible Responses Departing from the atmosphere of gentility, Rainsford demands to be taken away from the island. The attempt backfires because when he insists upon leaving without hunting, Zaroff decides to make him the next quarry in his hunt.

  5. Recap! What is the main conflict in the story, look at lines p.74 lines 482-499?

  6. Response The main conflict is between Rainsford and Zaroff—the hunted against the hunter. Rainsford will now have to fight for his life in a battle of brains, skill, strength, and stamina; in other words, “outdoor chess,” as Zaroff calls it.

  7. Exit Ticket: Connecting to the Text Re-read lines 370-390 on pages 70-71 How do you react to Zaroff’s statement “We try to be civilized here” lines Respond in 2-3 sentences.

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