The Monkey's Paw

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What is the inciting incident of 'The Monkey’s Paw'?

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The sergeant major shows the monkey’s paw to the Whites.

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What term describes the overall feeling or atmosphere of a work of literature?

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Mood.

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Who is the author of 'The Monkey’s Paw'?

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W.W. Jacobs.

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How would 'The Monkey’s Paw' be classified in terms of genre?

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Horror.

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What is the setting of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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An English village.

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What is the significance of the monkey's paw in the story?

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It grants wishes but comes with unintended consequences.

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What theme is explored through the use of the monkey's paw?

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The dangers of tampering with fate.

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What literary device is prominently used in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Foreshadowing.

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What is the climax of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The moment when the final wish is made.

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What moral lesson can be derived from 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Be careful what you wish for.