Literary Devices
This literary device is created by the setting, environment, or atmosphere and makes the reader feel a certain way.
What is mood
The first wish that Mr White makes.
What is "I wish for 200 Pounds"
This is approximately equal to about $400 Canadian Dollars
What is 200 pounds
Mr. White pulls the monkey's paw out of the fire.
What is inciting action
When something in the text happens that is opposite of what's expected
What is irony?
This originally belonged to Sgt. Morris.
What is The Monkey's Paw
The Monkey's Paw holds magical powers and can grant these.
What are wishes?
This person is a magic man or Fortune Teller
What is a "Fakir"?
Hints or clues that predict future events in a story
What is foreshadowing?
This is how Herbert Died.
What is a machinery accident at work
This is the definition for 'Compensation'
What is something/money given to someone to make up for, or reward an event.
the sequence of events in the story
What is a plot?
This character delivers the bad news of Herbert's death
Who is Maw and Meggins worker?
This was the last wish on the monkey's paw
What is "I wish my son dead and at peace"
This is the person who says: "a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow"
What is Sgt Major Morris
When the wind is blowing on a dark, stormy night the mood is:
suspenseful, eerie, spooky
This person gave the monkey's paw to Sgt. Morris.
Who is the old Fakir?
This is how long Herbert has been dead when he is awakened from the grave.
What is 10 days?
Double Jeopardy: Be careful what you wish for because you might not like the consequences.
What is theme of "The Monkey's Paw"