Monkey's Paw Vocabulary

Front

Serious & immediate danger

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Perils

Front

enraged; angered

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provoked

Front

marsh; swamp

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bog

Front

Strong & fast-moving stream of water

Back

Torrent

Front

Generous & friendly to guests

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Hospitable

Front

face; facial expression

Back

visage

Front

brave & persistent; courageous

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doughty

Front

Feeling of uncertainty & curiosity in a story

Back

Suspense

Front

Hints & clues suggesting future events

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Foreshadowing

Front

Moral or life lesson of a story

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Theme