Monkey's Paw Vocabulary

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Fakir

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A religious man or woman who took a vow of worship.

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Fate

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A power that is thought to determine the course of events.

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Grimace

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A facial expression of pain or disgust.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.

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Prosaic

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Dull or ordinary.

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Superstition

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A belief or practice resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown.

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Foreshadowing

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Clues the author gives that hint at what will come later in the story.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces in a story.