Writing an Argument Based on "The Most Dangerous Game," Part 3 – Flashcards

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Read the claim about "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Zaroff considers himself to be a god-like figure. What is the most effective concluding statement?
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Zaroff believes he is a god, as he alters the fate of sailors and controls men's actions.
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Which line of text from "The Most Dangerous Game" best supports the claim that Rainsford's practical nature helps him to survive?
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IT IS NOT What perils that tangle of trees and underbrush might hold for him did not concern Rainsford just then.
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Read the claim, related reason, and evidence a student wrote about "The Most Dangerous Game." Claim: Rainsford should not kill Zaroff. Reason: Rainsford believes that men should not hunt other men. Evidence: "Surely your experiences in the war—" "Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly. Which explanation best states how the evidence supports the student's reason?
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Killing a man compromises Rainsford's beliefs.
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A teacher instructs students to write an argumentative essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Read the claim and reason one student writes and then answer the question. Claim: The general does not play fair in his game. Reason: He uses trickery to lure his prey. Which quote from the story provides the best evidence to support the student's reason?
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"They indicate a channel," he said, "where there's none: giant rocks with razor edges crouch like a sea monster with wide-open jaws. They can crush a ship . . ."
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Which reasons support the argument that cell phones should be turned off at school? Check all that apply.
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B., C., E.
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Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. "Didn't you notice that the crew's nerves seemed a bit jumpy today?" "They were a bit strange, now you mention it. Even Captain Nielsen—" "Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede, who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light. Those fishy blue eyes held a look I never saw there before. All I could get out of him was: 'This place has an evil name among sea-faring men, sir.' Then he said to me, very gravely: 'Don't you feel anything?'—as if the air about us was actually poisonous. Now, you mustn't laugh when I tell you this—I did feel something like a sudden chill. "There was no breeze. The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window. We were drawing near the island then. What I felt was a—a mental chill; a sort of sudden dread." "Pure imagination," said Rainsford. "One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's company with his fear." Which phrase from the excerpt supports the claim that there is something sinister about the island?
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"a sort of sudden dread"
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Which line of text from "The Most Dangerous Game" best supports the claim that Rainsford learns to fear the general?
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The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. Then it was that Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror.
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Which topic is an argument with more than one side?
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Why Chess Should Be Taught in Every School
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Review the information in the chart with reasons for and against adding juice boxes to the high school lunch menu. Which statement completes the chart?
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Juice boxes contain too much sugar to be considered a nutritious fruit choice.
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Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. "So," continued the general, "I asked myself why the hunt no longer fascinated me. You are much younger than I am, Mr. Rainsford, and have not hunted as much, but you perhaps can guess the answer." "What was it?" "Simply this: hunting had ceased to be what you call 'a sporting proposition.' It had become too easy. I always got my quarry. Always. There is no greater bore than perfection." The general lit a fresh cigarette. "No animal had a chance with me any more. That is no boast; it is a mathematical certainty. The animal had nothing but his legs and his instinct. Instinct is no match for reason. When I thought of this it was a tragic moment for me, I can tell you." Which line of text from the excerpt supports the claim that the general is proud or conceited?
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"No animal had a chance with me any more."
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Which statement best supports the argument that town governments should establish curfews for teens?
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Curfews guarantee that fewer young drivers will be on the road during dangerous late-night hours.
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Read the claim about "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. Rainsford is humbled by Zaroff's game. Which is the most effective concluding statement?
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Rainsford learns humbleness through fear when roles are reversed and he is the hunted—not the hunter.
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Which reasons support the argument that students should use their lockers between classes? Check all that apply.
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A., D., and E.
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Which line of text from "The Most Dangerous Game" best supports the claim that Rainsford's practical nature helps him to survive?
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"Where there are pistol shots, there are men. Where there are men, there is food," he thought.
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A teacher instructs students to write an argumentative essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Read the claim and reason one student writes and then answer the question. Claim: Rainsford needs to learn sensitivity for other beings. Reason: He is conceited and considers himself superior than others. Which quote from the story is the best evidence to support the student's reason?
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"The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters."
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Read the sentence. The brochure stated that students will learn teamwork; ________, a ropes course requires students to work together to form a bridge for a classmate to cross. Which is the best transition for combining these ideas?
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for example
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Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. "What island is it?" Rainsford asked. "The old charts call it 'Ship-Trap Island,'" Whitney replied. "A suggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don't know why. Some superstition—" "Can't see it," remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht. "You've good eyes," said Whitney, with a laugh, "and I've seen you pick off a moose moving in the brown fall bush at four hundred yards, but even you can't see four miles or so through a moonless Caribbean night." "Nor four yards," admitted Rainsford. "Ugh! It's like moist black velvet." "It will be light in Rio," promised Whitney. "We should make it in a few days. I hope the jaguar guns have come from Purdey's. We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Which line of text supports the argument that Rainsford has excellent hunting skills?
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"I've seen you pick off a moose moving in the brown fall bush at four hundred yards . . ."
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