Plot Elements in The Most Dangerous Game
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify elements of plot in "The Most Dangerous Game."
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:36
How to make your writing suspenseful - Victoria Smith
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to H.P. Lovecraft, the strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown, which writers can harness by leaving the audience in anticipation, or suspense.
- 2
To build suspense, writers can limit the point of view, choose the right setting and imagery, and play with style and form.
- 3
Two techniques for creating suspense are dramatic irony, where the audience knows something the characters don't, and the cliffhanger, which cuts off right before a crucial revelation.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how the setting in "The Most Dangerous Game" contributes to the story's suspense.”
Teacher Guide
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