The Monkey's Paw

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What mood does the setting at the beginning of 'The Monkey's Paw' create?

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A sombre, mysterious mood.

Front

What is the setting at the beginning of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Night, cold, wet.

Front

What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition introduces the setting, characters, and background information.

Front

What is not part of the exposition in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

Back

Mr. White receiving two hundred pounds.

Front

What foreshadows that the monkey's paw is evil?

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The warning: 'If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens.'

Front

What part of the plot includes Mr. White's second wish for his son to return?

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Rising action.

Front

Define 'foreshadowing'.

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

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

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It represents the consequences of tampering with fate.

Front

What does the term 'exposition' refer to in literature?

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The introduction of background information in a story.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.