"Monkey's Paw"

"Monkey's Paw"

Foreshadowing and Theme Review

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

• To hint towards the future

• To repeat something already stated

• To backtrack on an important event in the story

• To hint towards the past

Multiple Select

Which two reasons are why author's use foreshadowing in their stories?

• To help reader make predictions

• To help the reader comprehend was already happened

• To tell the story in order

• To build suspense

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence below from paragraph 40 of the story. “Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly. This sentence is important to the text because it —

• implies that the soldier does not want the monkey’s paw

• predicts that something bad will come from the monkey's paw

• illustrates that the soldier is scared of the monkey’s paw

• hints that people do not believe in the monkey’s paw

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence from paragraph 64 of the story. “. . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill gotten gains.” Which statement best describes how this sentence foreshadows the events to come?

• It shows that Herbert believes monsters are real.

• It points to the idea that Herbert will be harmed.

• It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.

• It suggests that the White family is in need of money

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence from paragraph 71 of the story. All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman’s knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor’s bill. The author includes this sentence most likely to —

• show that Mrs. White is a diligent and sensible housekeeper

• reveal that Mrs. White has little trust in her postman’s ability

• reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey’s paw more than she lets on

• show that Mrs. White is nervous and apprehensive about what might happen

Multiple Choice

What is theme?

• Text Structure

• Cause and Effect

• Life Lesson

• Main Idea

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story. He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. How does this sentence best illustrate the theme of the text?

• It illustrates that believing in the power of the monkey’s paw could ruin people’s lives.

• It suggests that we all have control over our own fate and using the monkey’s paw will not change fate.

• It implies that the monkey’s paw can rule people’s lives and fates.

• It shows that nobody has control of their own fate without the monkey’s paw

Poll

Skill of Foreshadowing: How comfortable do you feel with this reading skill?

• I fully understand and can teach it to my peers.

• I fully understand.

• I understand somewhat but need some more practice.

• I don't understand and need some more assistance.

Poll

Skill: Theme. How comfortable do you feel with the reading skill theme?

• I fully understand and can teach it to my peers.

• I fully understand.

• I somewhat understand but need some more practice.

• I don't understand and need some assistance.