WorksheetsLiterary Devices - The Monkeys Paw
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
Define ALLITERATION
the repetition of a letter sound
a reference to something in literature or history
an extreme exaggeration
words or phrases that appeal to the reader's senses
Define IMAGERY
words or phrases that appeal to the reader's senses
clues that reveal to readers what will happen later in the story; they build suspense
an image, object, idea or symbol that is used to represent something other than its literal meaning
comparing two unlike objects using like or as
Define ALLUSION
the repetition of a letter sound
a reference to something in literature or history
an extreme exaggeration
words or phrases that appeal to the reader's senses
Define SYMBOLISM
words or phrases that appeal to the reader's senses
clues that reveal to readers what will happen later in the story; they build suspense
an image, object, idea or symbol that is used to represent something other than its literal meaning
comparing two unlike objects using like or as
Define FORESHADOWING
words or phrases that appeal to the reader's senses
clues that reveal to readers what will happen later in the story; they build suspense
an image, object, idea or symbol that is used to represent something other than its literal meaning
comparing two unlike objects using like or as
Define HYPERBOLE
the feeling of anticipation where the reader wants to know what will happen next
a reference to something in literature or history
an extreme exaggeration
imitation of the word by its spelling
Define ONOMATOPOEIA
the feeling of anticipation where the reader wants to know what will happen next
a reference to something in literature or history
an extreme exaggeration
imitation of the word by its spelling
Define SUSPENSE
the feeling of anticipation where the reader wants to know what will happen next
a reference to something in literature or history
an extreme exaggeration
imitation of the word by its spelling
Define SIMILE
words or phrases that appeal to the reader's senses
clues that reveal to readers what will happen later in the story; they build suspense
an image, object, idea or symbol that is used to represent something other than its literal meaning
comparing two unlike objects using like or as
What literary device was used in the following example, “...the blinds were drawn & the fire burned brightly.
simile
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
imagery
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
What literary device was used in the following example, “The gate banged loudly and heavy footsteps came toward the door.”
simile
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
imagery
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
What literary device was used in the following example, “The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road.”
allusion
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
imagery
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
In the story, the monkey's paw is the best example of:
alliteration
allusion
symbol
simile
What literary device was used in the following example, “A cold wind rushed up the staircase.”
simile
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
imagery
“The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road.”
onomatopoeia
imagery
onomatopoeia & imagery
none of these
