Show:
Tell-Tale
Heart
Monkey's
Paw
Vocabulary
100
What are the opposing forces in the external conflict of “Tell-Tale Heart”?
narrator and the evil eye
100
Why does the old man groan when the narrator goes to his room?
Terror
100
What is the part of the plot called where we get the background of the monkey's paw?
Exposition
100
After the second wish, what is Mr. White afraid of (about his son)?
His son will have a terrifying appearance.
100
What is true about a person with acute eyesight?
he sees very well
200
Why does the narrator of “Tell-Tale Heart” think the murder is justified?
The old man's eye upsets him.
200
What is suspense best described as?
tension while you wait to see what happens
200
In “The Monkey’s Paw,” what are Sergeant-Major Morris’ repeated warnings an example of?
foreshadowing
200
Where does "The Monkey's Paw" take place?
It takes place at an out-of-the-way house in England .
200
If you argue vehemently about an issue, how do you probably feel?
You feel passionate.
300
What does the narrator of “Tell-Tale Heart” say to try and convince the reader he is not mad?
He describes how calmly and cleverly he has behaved.
300
What happens during the story where the internal conflict is resolved?
The narrator confesses his crime.
300
What does Mr. White wish for with his first wish?
200 pounds
300
What is tone best described as?
how the author writes the story (his/her attitude)
300
What is a stifled laugh?
It is held back.
400
What does the reader have to do when faced with an unreliable narrator?
infer
400
What are the opposing forces in the INTERNAL conflict of "Tell-Tale Heart"?
The narrator and his conscience are the opposing forces in the internal conflict.
400
How is Herbert killed?
He is caught in the machinery at work.
400
What is the theme of “The Monkey’s Paw” best described as?
Do not interfere with fate.
400
What are you doing, if you express derision toward someone?
laughing at them
500
What reaction is the narrator trying to inspire in the reader as he describes his story of the murder?
Admiration
500
What is mood?
Mood is how the author makes you feel when you read the story.
500
What does Mrs. White demand her husband use the second wish for?
She wants to bring back their son.
500
Why did the fakir cast a spell on the monkey's paw?
He wanted to teach a lesson about fate.
500
What would a student be most likely to survey before a test?
a study guide