"The Monkey's Paw" Final Assessment Review

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The repetition of initial consonant sounds of words in a sentence is called ________________________.

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alliteration

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True or false? 'But I warn you of the consequences.' is an example of foreshadowing.

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True

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A phrase that conveys a figurative meaning that is difficult or impossible to understand based solely on a literal interpretation of the words in the phrase is a/an ________________________.

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idiom

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The word CREDULITY as it's used in the story means _______________________________.

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all of the above (acceptance, belief, conviction)

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When the reader expects one thing to happen but the opposite happens, this is called ___________________________.

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situational irony

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What is 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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Define situational irony.

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What does the term 'idiom' refer to?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'credulity'?

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A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

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What is the purpose of alliteration in literature?

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To create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.