Monkey's Paw Plot
At the beginning of the story, the father and son were playing what game?
What is chess?
What did Mr. White first wish for on the monkey's paw?
200 pounds
Describe what it means to be "sensible"
good judgment; reasonable; smart
What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?
A The danger of the unknown as well as the known
B It is dangerous to try to change fate
C It is challenging to know good from evil
D The challenge of facing the truth as well as mystery
It is dangerous to try to change fate
What is foreshadowing?
What is when the audience receives hints about what is to come?
What did Herbert think he saw in the fire after he made his wishes on the paw?
"Horrible monkey-like faces"
How did Sergeant Major Morris say that he got the monkey's paw?
The man who had it before him wished for death?
Describe what "Fate" is.
The idea that all things in life are already set in advance and can't be changed.
At the end of the story, what is likely the reason why Mr. White makes his final wish?
A - To bring his son back to life
B - To undo the curse of the Monkey's Paw
C - To prevent his wife from seeing the resurrected Herbert
D - To wish his wife to be gone.
C - To prevent his wife from seeing the resurrected Herbert
What is imagery?
What is the author writing with detail to create a picture in the reader's mind?
Where did Sergeant Major Morris come from and how long was he there?
India for 21 years.
What caused Mr. White to scream out after he made his wish on the monkey's paw?
What is, the paw moved in his hand?
What is "characterization"?
How a character is described and how they change throughout the story.
Which line spoken by Herbert best foreshadows what will happen to him?
a. "I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."
b. "We're going to be rich and famous"
c. "If you only cleared the house, you'd be happy"
d. "I expect to find the cash in a big bag"
"I don't see the money... and I bet I never will."
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how a text makes the reader feel.
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and writing style
What reason could you infer that Morris has for throwing the monkey's paw into the fire?
He was afraid of it/Didn't want any else to use it and suffer the consequences.
Carefree / Arrogant/ Playful
When inferring character traits, we use the S.T.E.A.L. method.
What does each letter in the acronym S.T.E.A.L. stand for?
S - Speech
T - Thoughts
E -Effect on Others
A - Actions
L - Looks
Using inference, why did Sgt. Morris decide not to sell the paw?
a. He wanted to keep all the wishes for himself.
b. If he sold the paw, he'd be cursed.
c. The paw was a gift from his great-grandfather.
d. The paw was evil and caused death to those who used it.
The paw was evil and it is dangerous to try to change fate
What is the main conflict in the text? Is it internal or external?
The monkey's paw is causing the White family problems.
This is an external conflict.