The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell

Prompt: How does Richard Connell use figurative language to establish the mood in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Thesis Statement: Must include author’s name, title, strong verb, and your central claim about the mood of the story.

Example: Richard Connell, author of “The Most Dangerous Game,” creates a foreboding atmosphere and a sense of danger by personifying and turning inanimate objects into monstrous creations which threaten the main character.

2nd Sentence: Introduce your first example that supports the claim you made about the mood.

3rd Sentence: Embedded quote that provides a specific example from the story (be sure to introduce the quote).

4th Sentence: Explain how the quote supports your claim.

5th Sentence: Introduce your second example that supports the claim you made about the mood.

6th Sentence: Embedded quote that provides a specific example from the story (be sure to introduce the quote).

7th Sentence: Explain how the quote supports your claim.

8th Sentence: Introduce your third example that supports the claim you made about the mood.

9th Sentence: Embedded quote that provides a specific example from the story (be sure to introduce the quote).

10th Sentence: Explain how the quote supports your claim.

11th Sentence:  Write a conclusion sentence that explains how all three examples support the claim in your thesis.