The Monkeys Paw

In the story, the monkey's paw is the best example of:

• alliteration

• allusion

• symbol

• simile

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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

What literary device was used in the following example, "As I wished [the monkey's paw] twisted in my hands like a snake."

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• allusion

• imagery

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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

What literary device was used in the following example, "The last person who used the monkey’s paw wished for death for their third wish."

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• foreshadowing

• imagery

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What literary device was used in the following example, “'You make three wishes,' he said. ‘Sounds like the Arabian Nights,’ said Mrs White….”

• imagery

• repetition

• foreshadowing

• allusion

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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

The monkey's paw was created by :

• Sergeant Morris

• pastor

• priest

• fakir

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Who put the spell on the Monkey's Paw?

• Sergeant Major Morris

• An old Fakir

• A monk

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

^{What might be the most appropriate THEME in "The Monkey's Paw"?}

• You don't know what you've got until it's gone.

• Monkeys make good pets.

• They should have made a wish with a rabbit's foot.

• Be careful what you wish for.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happened to the man who owned the monkey's paw before Sergeant Major Morris.

• He died.

• He became a famous musician.

• He works for Maw and Meggins.

• He got a million dollars.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

The monkey's paw was created in which country?

• India

• Egypt

• Pakistan

• Somalia

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Part A: Which statement correctly expresses the theme of, "The Monkey's Paw"?

• It is not wise to trust strangers, even when they promise to be loyal to you.

• You should never give up, even if you think a problem is impossible to solve.

• Ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences.

• A mother's love never fails.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2