The Monkey's Paw/ Literary Deivices

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Which figure of speech involves a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Which of the following is an example of a simile? She sells sea shells by the sea shore., He is as brave as a lion., The world is a stage., The thunder roared in the night., The leaves danced in the wind.

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He is as brave as a lion.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What are the five parts of the plot diagram?

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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What is the highest point of the plot diagram?

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Climax

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood is the feeling evoked in the reader.

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Theme

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A central idea or message in a work of art or literature

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What is the theme of "The Monkey's Paw?"

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Fate and consequences

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

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W.W. Jacobs

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What is the Monkey's Paw?

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A magical artifact that grants wishes with consequences