Monkey's Paw Review

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What is the definition of apathy?

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Apathy is a lack of emotion or interest.

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Why does Mrs. White want to open the door at the end of the story?

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Mrs. White wants her son back, no matter what.

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What does Mr. White imply about wishing with the paw?

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Mr. White implies that everything will only get worse if he wishes with the paw.

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Which quote shows Herbert White's personality?

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"Herbert will have some more of his funny remarks, I expect, when he comes home," she said as they sat at dinner.

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What literary element is used in the phrase 'He put out his like a senseless man'?

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This phrase is an example of a simile.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 does the monkey's paw symbolize?

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The monkey's paw symbolizes the consequences of greed and the desire to control fate.

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What is 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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How does the author create suspense in the story?

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The author creates suspense through the use of tension, uncertainty, and the unknown consequences of the wishes.