Students continued to analyze text in "The Most Dangerous Game", identifying other ways Connell used descriptive language to "Show, Not Tell". Great writers need to paint a picture or create a movie in the mind of the reader. Using vivid descriptions can help the reader feel as if they are "in" the story. We discussed how Connell's specific word choice, use of figurative language, and sensory details added to his unique style of writing. Connell blends Gothic, action-adventure, and horror to create a story that succeeds in building suspense and makes the reader feel as if they were in the not-so-desolate Caribbean island with Rainsford trying to survive his deadly encounter with General Zaroff. Our text focus today centered on Rainsford's discovery of the mansion and describes it as a "lofty structure with pointed towers plunging upwards into the gloom" which adds to the horror of the story and provides a unique picture of the setting in the mind of the reader.
After much focus on Author's Craft, students will develop their descriptive writing skills that Connell creates with ease.
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