"The Monkey's Paw" Review

Front

What was Mr. White's third wish in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

Mr. White wished his son to go away or die (again).

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What term describes the emotional response the writer wishes to evoke in the reader?

Back

Mood.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What can be inferred about Herbert based on the visitor's statement in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

Herbert is dead.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is it called when the reader expects one thing to happen but the opposite occurs?

Back

Situational irony.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the word CREDULITY mean in the context of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

Acceptance, belief, or conviction.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

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

Back

The consequences of interfering with fate.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What literary device is used when a character's words or actions have a different meaning for the audience than for the character?

Back

Dramatic irony.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

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

Back

It represents the dangers of wish fulfillment.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

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

Back

Through foreshadowing and the gradual revelation of the paw's powers.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What lesson can be learned from the story 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

Be careful what you wish for; it may come true in unexpected ways.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4