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Literary Devices
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Vocabulary
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This literary device describes the setting, environment, or atmosphere and creates a tone for a play, often accompanied with particular lights and music
What is mood
100
This character dies in The Monkey's Paw
Who is Herbert?
100

The first wish that Mr White makes.

What is "I wish for $200"

100
This is approximately equal to about $400 Canadian Dollars
What is 200 pounds
100

This is the definition for 'Fakir'

What is 'a holy man from India; sort of like a witch doctor'

200
When something in the text happens and you expected the opposite.
What is irony?
200

This character is a very traditional, old fashioned, and curious person.

Who is Mr. White

200
This originally belonged to Sgt. Morris.
What is The Monkey's Paw
200
The Monkey's Paw holds magical powers and can grant these.
What are wishes?
200

The definition of 'sensible'.

What is  "to be logical, reasonable, or smart"?

300
Hints or clues that predict future events in a story
What is foreshadowing?
300
This person plays a traditional, caring, loving and obedient role.
Who is Mrs. White
300

This is how Herbert Died.

What is a machinery accident at work

300
This Author wrote "The Monkey's Paw"
Who is W.W. Jacobs?
300

A lucky charm.

What is the definition for 'Talisman'.

400
We use this to map out the sequence of events in the story
What is a plot graph?
400

This character delivers the bad news of Herbert's death.

Who isthe man from Maw and Meggins?

400
This was the last wish on the monkey's paw
What is "I wish my son dead and at peace"
400
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
400

Evil in nature.

What is the definition of 'malign'?

500

Double Jeopardy: The theme of The Monkey's Paw is this.

What is "Be careful what you wish for"?

500
This person gave the monkey's paw to Sgt. Morris.
Who is the old Fakir?
500
This is how long Herbert has been dead when he is awakened from the grave.
What is 10 days?
500
This is the year that The Monkey's Paw was written.
What is 1902?
500

To offer something to someone or had it to them.

What is the definition of "Proffer"?