Unit 1 (1.1.8a) Analyze the Shape of a Story

1a. Which question would most likely be answered by reading the exposition of a story

• A. What is the main conflict?

• B. What kind of story is this?

• C. Where was the author born?

• D. What is the story's theme?

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2a. Read this excerpt from the exposition in "The Monkey's Paw."

"Without, the night was cold and wet, but the small parlor of Lakesnam Villa the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly."

What is one piece of information you can infer about the the story from this sentence?

• A. The parlor of the house is small, so the characters are probably desperately poor.

• B. There is a pretty ordinary house in this story, so it is likely set in a realistic location.

• C. The fire is burning brightly, so the characters are in danger of getting burned.

• D. The house has a name, so it probably knows how to speak and make decisions.

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3a. What is the purpose of creating tension in a story?

• A. To neatly tie up loose ends at the story's close

• B. To move the reader toward the story's climax

• C. To describe in specific detail the story setting

• D. To reveal the author's personal bias and opinion

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4a. Which detail from "The Monkey's Paw is an example of conflict?

• A. Mr. White wants to wish on the paw, but he does not know if he should.

• B. Herbert White likes to joke around, but he clearly loves his father.

• C. On the morning after the first wish, the weather is sunny and cheerful.

• D. When all of Mr. White's wishes are one, he is worse off than before.

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5a.What would be an example of foreshadowing in a story about a criminal who ends up getting caught?

• A. The author begins the story on a bright, sunny day that seems perfect and beautiful

• B. The author shows that the criminal feels internal conflict about her actions.

• C. The criminal laughs off a friend's warning that she can't get away with breaking the law forever.

• D. The narrator states where and how the criminal will be caught in the first sentence of the story.

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6a. Which detail is an example of internal conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• A. Herbert White gets caught in a piece of machinery at work and is killed.

• B. Mr. White doubts that the monkey's paw can really grant wishes.

• C. Mr. Morris says the monkey's paw is dangerous and tells Mr. White to get rid of it.

• D. Mr. and Mrs. White argue over whether to make a second wish on the monkey's paw.

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7a. Which event is most clearly the climax of "The Monkey's Paw"?

• A. Mr. White uses his third and final wish.

• B. Mr. White rushes outside to see an empty road.

• C. Mr. White makes a mistake at chess.

• D. Mr. White uses his second wish.

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8a. What effect can changing the pacing of a story have?

• A. Changing the pacing can resolve the conflict earlier?

• B. Changing the pacing can make the story more believable.

• C. Changing the pacing can add more dialogue.

• D. Changing the pacing can build tension and suspense.

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9a. What usually happens during the climax of a story?

• A. A character is introduced, and the setting is established.

• B. The author ties up any loose ends in the story.

• C. A character makes a decision or comes to a realization.

• D. The main character's central conflict is introduced.

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10a. Which detail from "The Monkey's Paw" most clearly helps create tension?

• A. Mr. White and his son play chess, and the son wins the game.

• B. The pounding on the door stops, and Mr. White looks out on an empty street.

• C. Mr. Morris seems scared when Mr. White asks to keep the monkey's paw.

• D. Mr. White wishes his son's body back to the grave where it belongs.

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