"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 is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is the uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story.

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

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The setting is an English village.

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What is the sergeant major’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw?

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He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.

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How does the author create suspense in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The author creates suspense with sentences that hint at danger, such as 'It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.'

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Define foreshadowing.

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

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

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The main theme is the danger of interfering with fate.

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What are the three wishes granted by the monkey's paw?

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The wishes are for money, the return of a deceased son, and ultimately, the wish for death.

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What is the significance of the monkey's paw?

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The monkey's paw symbolizes the consequences of greed and the unpredictability of fate.

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What literary device is used when the monkey's paw moves?

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This is an example of personification, as the paw is given human-like qualities.