Short Story Review

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What is the source of the $50,000 in the story?

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Arthur's life insurance policy.

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What was the Maloney's usual dinner habit on Thursday nights?

Back

They usually went out for dinner.

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What does the button symbolize in the story?

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It is a symbol of temptation.

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What indicates that Patrick is upset when he gets home?

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He is speaking rudely and ignoring her questions.

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Which statement shows the narrator's guilt?

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"Dissemble no more! I admit the deed!--tear up the planks!--here, here!--it is the beating of this hideous heart!"

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What is a short story?

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A brief work of fiction that typically focuses on a single incident or character.

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What is the main theme of a story?

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The central idea or message that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is character development?

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The process of creating a believable character in a story, including their personality, motivations, and growth.

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What is a plot twist?

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An unexpected development in the story that changes the direction of the narrative.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.