“The Most Dangerous Game” Tech Focus Assignment

Follow all directions and be sure to stay on the approved sites for the

photographs and images.

How important are the settings in a story?

What important events occur at the different settings?

What do these events reveal about the characters and their

traits?

Identify the three most important settings from “The Most Dangerous Game”.

EXPLAIN what you learned about the characters based on their actions and words in each

of the events.

Defend your claim about the importance of

each of the settings.

Part 1 – Locate a section of text that describes an important setting from

the story.

Part 3 – Explain/Analyze what happens in that setting and what the action reveals

about the characters, the conflict, or other future events.

Part 2 – Use taggalaxy.de to locate an image that

closely matches the description of the

setting.

“The Sniper”

by Liam O’ Flaherty

Technology Activity Prepared by Mr. Abbott

“The long June twilight faded into night. Dublin lay enveloped in darkness but for the dim light of the moon that shone through

fleecy clouds, casting a pale light as of approaching dawn over the streets and the dark waters of the Liffey.” (page 10)

Liam O’ Flaherty creates the mood of story through the use of descriptive words and vivid language. The setting is established

as a dangerous and challenging place to survive. The protagonist will have to survive using his wits and live with the consequences

of his decisions.

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“Almost immediately, a bullet flattened itself against the parapet of the roof. The sniper took another whiff and put out the cigarette. Then he swore softly and

crawled away to the left.” (page 10)

The sniper reveals an important character trait by knowingly lighting a cigarette even after thinking about the dangers and possible consequences of his actions. His reckless behavior

demonstrates the sniper’s willingness to put his life at risk. The sniper’s reckless behavior is the source of the conflict.

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“The rifle fell from his grasp, hit the parapet, fell over, bounded off the pole of a barber’s shop

beneath, and then clattered on the pavement.” (page 13)

The protagonist managed to trick the enemy sniper into thinking he had been shot and killed. The protagonist then uses a

revolver to shoot and kill his enemy opening up a fairly safe escape route from the rooftop. This shows the protagonist is calm and cool-headed when faced with difficult challenges.

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Your presentation must include the follow pieces/information:

•A cover slide with the story title, author’s name, your name, class period, and date•Four (2) completed setting slides

(1 from the first half and 1 from the second half of the story)

Each slide requires:•A direct quote from the text with the correct page number•An appropriate and fitting image taken ONLY from taggalaxy.de•An explanation (NOT A SUMMARY) of the importance the setting and what is revealed about the character(s) and /or conflict(s).

Remember to check the RUBRIC for all the details!