Literature Unit Test Flashcards

The central idea of a text is supported by examples that provide concrete evidence to illustrate the main point.

Based on the evidence provided in the excerpt, Rainsford is likely to search for the island's inhabitants in order to understand his situation and potentially find a way to escape.

Slaughter prioritizes character development, emphasizing intricate personalities and motivations, while Child focuses more on plot and creating suspense through action and intrigue.

Adding dialogue or a voice-over can help bridge the gap between a story's narrative and its cinematic adaptation by providing context and character development.

Dialogue can reveal a character's thoughts, feelings, motivations, and personality through their words and interactions with others.

Zaroff's actions and behavior, such as his refined manners and elegant environment, create a facade of civilization, masking his true nature as a ruthless hunter.

The descriptive language creates a vivid mental image of a place that is dangerous and unpredictable, filled with potential threats.

Zaroff is portrayed as Rainsford's foil because he represents the opposite of Rainsford's moral compass. Zaroff lacks a conscience and enjoys hunting humans, while Rainsford is bound by his conscience and ethics.

Rainsford survives the initial danger and embarks on a quest for revenge against Zaroff, subverting the reader's initial prediction of his demise.

Slaughter's emphasis on the importance of character development contrasts with Child's focus on plot and suspense, highlighting the different approaches to creating a captivating story.

Slaughter and Child share some similarities in their views on suspense writing, although they may prioritize different elements in their storytelling.

Adding more details about the sailors' beliefs about the island, such as their superstitions or rumors, can enrich the story's context and provide a deeper understanding of its themes.

Zaroff's statement reveals his disregard for human life and his belief in a ruthless survival-of-the-fittest philosophy.

The general's statement about a 'promising prospect' for the hunt is ironic because it suggests a positive outlook on a horrifying event, highlighting the disturbing nature of Zaroff's actions.

Rainsford's worldview is characterized by a simple dichotomy: hunters and the hunted. His ability to reason, clearly places him within the hunting class.