PART 2: The Sea Devil, by Arthur Gordon

After reading The Sea Devil, by Arthur Gordon, and answering the questions in PART 1, please complete the following:

1. Study the powerpoint, "Elements of Fiction Powerpoint", located in Student Drive (S:)\RIDER.
2. Open the "Elements Organizer" document, located in Student Drive (S:)\RIDER. Save this document to your personal drive (H:), using SAVE AS. Fill in the chart, typing in details from "The Sea Devil" for each section.
3. Print a DOUBLE SIDED copy (Print, Properties, Finishing, 2-sided Printing, Okay).

PART 1: The Sea Devil, by Arthur Gordon

When you have typed, proof read, edited, formatted and printed your "Dracula" essay, please enjoy reading

The Sea Devil, by Arthur Gordon

and answer the following questions:

A. Vocabulary: Define the following AND use in a sentence (may be the sentence as used in the story).


atavistic –

barnacle -

causeway -

mullet -

phosphorescence -

pilings -

skiff -


Answer all questions on a separate sheet of paper, using complete sentences. Make sure to include all the key words of the question in your answer. I will not mark work that is not written in complete sentences.

B. Short Story Elements

1. Describe the setting of the story in detail.

2. Name and describe the main conflict in the story. Remember, ask yourself what the protagonist wants and what obstacles stand in his way?

3. What is the climax of the story? How do you know it is the climax? Does the protagonist achieve his goal?



C. Comprehension Questions

1. Why was the man fishing and why had he chosen the “tumble-down dock” area?

2. When the man first catches the sea-devil, why can’t he let go of the net?

3. What would happen to the main if the sea-devil pulled him beyond the two stakes?

4. After the first stake snaps, what prevents the man from being drowned?



D. Literacy/Reading Strategies

1. Summarize the story in five or six sentences - no more; no less.

Top 10 Things to Do on a Snow Day

Is today a snow day? Are you home sick, or simply missed the bus? Here is a list of things you should be sure to do while at home:

1. Make a steaming mug of cocoa or coffee; be ready to refill as necessary throughout the day.
2. Remind yourself of overdue and upcoming assignments. Tuck them out of the way first to hand in when you return to school.
3. Crank up the music and dance in your pajamas.
4. Learn one new grammar or punctuation trick at Grammar Girl (trust me, this will impress a friend in need of proof reading; plus 1 popularity point).
5. Learn how to make those origami cranes from Heroes (season 1), or maybe a jumping frog if that's too complicated for a first try.
6. Proofread the assignment you thought was finished and ready to hand in. Chances are, you made at least one "stupid" mistake that is easily fixed. Use this checklist if you need some guidance.
7. Quote every line possible while watching your childhood favorite Disney cartoon. Mute the TV and see if you can still say all the lines.
8. Read a book on the Canada Reads List. Many of these great reads can be found online at Google Books.
9. Try on and photograph every possible outfit from your clothes closet; figure out what new combinations actually would work for school. Save yourself the stress of trying to figure this out in the morning by making a photo album of possibilities to pick from on short notice.
10. Do a touch typing speed test. Try to increase your speed and accuracy.

DRACULA Questions

After reading the radio script for Orson Welles', "Dracula," please answer the following questions.
DRACULA: Questions

02:50 min Prologue

1. What was the name of the theatre Orson Welles created?

2. How old was Orson Welles when he decided to produce a theatrical company?

3. How much money did they begin with? How much would that be worth in modern funds?

4. Why were Orson Welles’ radio broadcasts so popular? List three reasons.

5. What were two other stories broadcast by Orson Welles’ company?

6. Count Dracula was the first broadcast of the Mercury Theatre. On what date was it first aired?

07:05 min COUNT DRACULA

1. What animals escort Harker and Dracula to the castle?

2. Page 6: In the morning, Harker is shaving. What is strange about Dracula’s reflection behind him?

3. Page 6: Foreshadowing: “Be careful how you cut yourself. It is more dangerous than you think... in this country.” What does Count Dracula mean by this?

4. Page 8, 23: Describe Dracula in as much detail as possible.

5. Page 9-10: Create a timeline of the strange events leading up to, through, and after the ship was sighted at sea.

6. Label the initial incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion of the events in question 5.

7. Pg 10-13: The stuff of myth, legend, and lore... create a timeline of these very strange events.

8. Religious symbols. Explain the significance of each symbol in the play, “Count Dracula”.
a. Crucifix
b. Holy Water
c. Prayer

9. Foreshadowing: Page 14. Explain what is being foreshadowed, and what this suggests may happen later in the play.

10. DRACULA: You shall be flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood. (Page 16; 28:30, pg 25; 41:30, Pg. 36, 56:30).
a. What is the religious significance of this quote?
b. What does Dracula mean when he says this?

11. Foreshadowing: It will make much difference whether she dies conscious, or in her sleep. (Pg16; 29:30) Explain what is being foreshadowed, and what this suggests may happen later in the play.

12. Page 20-21: What is the symbol that describes the work of the Undead? How is the symbol explained?

13. Who are Jonathan and Mina Harker? What is their significance to the story of Count Dracula?

14. The great Dracula Chase...
a. create a timeline of these very strange events.
b. How was the wagon stopped? (Page 34)
c. What happened to the box of earth? Why is this important?

15. Before his death, what does Dracula call?

16. What happened in conclusion to the conflict? What did Mina do?

"The Most Dangerous Game" Ethics Essay Question

In your opinion, was the protagonist in Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game,” morally right or wrong to end the conflict the way he did?

Transition Words and Phrases

Transition words and phrases help establish clear connections between ideas and ensure that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read. Use the following words and phrases in the following circumstances.

To indicate more information:
Besides
Furthermore
In addition
Indeed
In fact
Moreover
Second...Third..., etc.
To indicate an example:
For example
For instance
In particular
Particularly
Specifically
To demonstrate
To illustrate

To indicate a cause or reason:
As
Because
Because of
Due to
For
For the reason that
Since

To indicate a result or an effect:
Accordingly
Finally
Consequently
Hence
So
Therefore
Thus

To indicate a purpose or reason why:
For fear that
In the hope that
In order to
So
So that
With this in mind

To compare or contrast:
Although
However
In comparison
In contrast
Likewise
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Similarly
Whereas
Yet

To indicate a particular time frame or a shift from one time period to another:
After
Before
Currently
During
Eventually
Finally
First,...Second,..., etc.
Formerly
Immediately
Initially
Lastly
Later
Meanwhile
Next
Previously
Simultaneously
Soon
Subsequently

To summarize:
Briefly
In brief
Overall
Summing up
To put it briefly
To sum up
To summarize

To conclude:
Given these facts
Hence
In conclusion
So
Therefore
Thus
To conclude

MDG Opinion Essay

Explain your answer to the following question FIRST in point form, then in a carefully formatted 5 paragraph essay. HINT: Decide your position first.

In your opinion, was the protagonist in Richard Connell's short story, "The Most Dangerous Game," morally right or wrong to end the conflict in the way he did?