Off there to the right--somewhere--is a large island," said whitney." it's rather a
mystery--" "what island is it? " rainsford asked. "the old charts call it ship-trap
island," whitney replied." a suggestive name, isn't it? sailors have a curious dread of
the place. i don't know why. some superstition--
these opening lines in the exposition of "the most dangerous game" are an
example of how an author
foreshadowing
humor
tragedy
the theme of: if you ever find yourself being hunted down by a wild russian,
hide in his bedroom and jump out right when he walks in. attempt to scare him
to death, duel with swords - your call!

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility