In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, the author uses setting details to create suspense in the story. The story takes places in a tropical island in the Caribbean Sea known as “Ship-Trap Island.” An island where Sailors have a curious dread. The author then reveals another setting “the jungle” where Rainsford will later discover he will be running through and try escaping Zaroff insane persona. Walking along the shore Rainsford find himself face to face with an enormous building; Zaroff house, where later on he meets General Zaroff. The chosen name used for the island are what makes the island more suspenseful. “Ship-trap island” gives it away; that somewhere along that line sailors get trap in the island with no escape.

i didn't mean to put the setting


In “The Most Dangerous Game” the author’s use of irony is a main factor to build suspense in the story. In the short story while talking to Whitney, Rainsford explains to Whitney “ The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees.” In the rising action he discovers how it feels to be the “huntee” or the “jaguar fearing pain and death” when trying to escape Zaroff in the game. Irony also takes place when he meets General Zaroff which at first is a marvelous host and then Rainsford discovers that General Zaroff despite his well-mannered and good looks is actually a homicide. The way the short story turns out creates tension and suspense to the reader.

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The way the short story turns out creates tension and suspense for the reader.

In the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, the author effectively uses setting details to create suspense throughout the story. The story is primarily set on a tropical island in the Caribbean Sea called "Ship-Trap Island." The name of the island itself suggests a sense of danger and ominousness. It implies that the island is a place where ships are lured or trapped, adding an element of suspense even from the start.

Furthermore, the author describes how sailors have a "curious dread" of the island. This detail builds on the suspenseful nature of the setting because it shows that the island has a reputation for being dangerous and ominous. This adds an extra layer of tension to the story, as the reader wonders what it is about the island that sailors fear.

Another crucial setting in the story is the jungle. Rainsford, the main character, finds himself in this treacherous environment, running for his life and trying to escape from the insane General Zaroff. The jungle serves as a symbol of the unknown, a place filled with danger and hiding spots for Zaroff to pursue his prey. The setting of the jungle adds to the suspense of the story because it is a hostile and unforgiving environment in which Rainsford must outsmart his hunter.

Lastly, the author introduces an enormous building on the island, which turns out to be Zaroff's house. This setting is significant because it is where Rainsford meets General Zaroff and realizes the full extent of his dangerous game. The contrast between the grandeur of the house and the sinister activities taking place there adds to the suspense and intrigue of the story.

Overall, Richard Connell effectively uses setting details in "The Most Dangerous Game" to create suspense. The choice of the name "Ship-Trap Island," the fearful reputation of the island among sailors, the dangerous jungle, and the ominousness of Zaroff's house all contribute to the overall atmosphere of suspense and tension in the story.

"and then Rainsford discovers that General Zaroff despite his well-mannered and good looks is actually a homicide. <~~What??"

well he turns out to be a murderer

how about foreshadowing i'll use that instead of chronological text structure

The use of foreshadowing also creates suspense in the story. In the beginning of the story, when Rainsford and Whitney are talking, Whitney says “Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don’t know why. Some superstition--” the reader than can make out that something is going to happen. Especially the use of word that Connell used to describe the night; “moonless Caribbean night,” “moist black velvet” “ dank tropical night that was palpable...,” which makes a better view for the reader as to why sailors have a “curious dread of the place.”

so other then that am i done with irony?

Then use "murderer" not "homicide." The words are not synonyms. Be sure to look up EVERY word you are not 100% sure of. I'm finding too many words in your writing that are off the mark.

Foreshadowing is better than chronological structure.

Once you get all three interior paragraphs written and proofed -- proofed more than just once! -- please re-post.