The Monkeys Paw Figurative Language

The author best creates suspense with which of the following sentences?

• “It looks like just an ordinary little paw all dried up.”

• “Did you live in India a long time, Sergeant Major?”

• “He was caught in the machinery.”

• “It moved! When I wished, it twisted in my hand, like a snake.”

What is the dramatic IRONY in Mr. White's wish for $200?

• He received twice the amount her wished for.

• He gets the money, but he pays a terrible price because his son died.

• Instead of money, he is given a new house 

• He never wished for $200. It was Herbert who wanted the money.

What evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

• "If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

• "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."

• "I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."

• "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

Which of the following sentences from 'The Monkey's Paw' best illustrates the use of foreshadowing?

• A) 'I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death.'

• B) 'The paw moved in his hand.'

• C) 'He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives.'

• D) 'The monkey's paw has caused enough mischief already.'

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: 'The night was cold and wet, but in the small parlor of Laburnam Villa the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In 'The Monkey's Paw,' what does the paw symbolize?

• A) Greed and desire

• B) Adventure and exploration

• C) Friendship and loyalty

• D) Wisdom and knowledge

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The wind howled through the trees like a pack of wolves'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Onomatopoeia

What is the effect of the author's use of imagery in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) It creates a sense of realism.

• B) It builds suspense and tension.

• C) It provides comic relief.

• D) It simplifies the plot.

Which sentence from 'The Monkey's Paw' is an example of irony?

• A) 'I wish for two hundred pounds.'

• B) 'I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall.'

• C) 'The paw moved in his hand.'

• D) 'The candle-end was throwing pulsating shadows on the ceiling.'

What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

• A) The dangers of tampering with fate

• B) The importance of family

• C) The pursuit of happiness

• D) The value of hard work