"The Monkey's Paw"

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What is the inciting incident of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

The sergeant major shows the monkey’s paw to the Whites.

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How does the sergeant major feel about the monkey's paw?

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He believes the monkey’s paw can cause harm to those who use it.

Front

What sentence creates suspense in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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

Front

What motivates Mr. White to wish his dead son away at the end of the story?

Back

His belief in the paw and his fear of its power.

Front

Who or what is the antagonist in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

The monkey's paw.

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Define 'inciting incident' in literature.

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The event that sets the main conflict of the story into motion.

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What is the significance of the monkey's paw in the story?

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It represents the theme of unintended consequences of one's wishes.

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Explain the concept of foreshadowing in 'The Monkey's Paw'.

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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, such as the sergeant major's warnings.

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What role does suspense play in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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It keeps readers engaged and anxious about the characters' fates.

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Identify a theme in 'The Monkey's Paw'.

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The dangers of greed and the consequences of tampering with fate.