Writing a Literary Analysis through the Lens of a Quotation
Question 9 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
Beth is writing an essay based on what she read in "The Most Dangerous Game, Part 1" and "The Most Dangerous Game, Part 2." Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford is a skilled hunter?
Answer
A
Eagerly he hurried along, now slipping on a rotten log or a loose stone, but making headway; night was beginning to settle down on the island.
B
"You have some wonderful heads here," said Rainsford as he ate a particularly well cooked filet mignon. "That Cape buffalo is the largest I ever saw.”
C
He executed a series of intricate loops; he doubled on his trail again and again, recalling all the lore of the fox hunt, and all the dodges of the fox.
D
He flattened himself down on the limb and, through a screen of leaves almost as thick as tapestry, he watched ... That which was approaching was a man.
Explanation
Choice C shows Rainsford using techniques he knows from hunting: he makes intricate loops, doubles back on his trail, and recalls the tricks used in a fox hunt. This directly supports the idea that he is a skilled hunter. Choice B shows his interest in hunting trophies, but it does not show his skill.
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