Literary Devices
When a story shifts backwards to show you the past
flashback
What is the son's name?
Who is Herbert?
The first wish that the father makes.
What is "I wish for 300 Pounds"
What sound effects in the movie lead to it being a horror story?
Screaming, rain, thunder, etc
When something represents a bigger idea ... example: family plays chess ... life is like a chess game ... think carefully before you choose
we call this literary technique...
symbolism - or metaphor
The father in the story
Who is Mr. White
What is always the 3rd wish?
Death
The Monkey's Paw holds magical powers and can grant these.
What are 3 wishes?
This person is an Indian 'Gypsy' or Fortune Teller
What is a "Fakir"?
Hints or clues that predict future events in a story
What is foreshadowing?
Who is Mrs. White in the story?
The mother
This is how Herbert died.
What is a machinery accident at work
This Author wrote "The Monkey's Paw"
Who is W.W. Jacobs?
When the opposite of what you expects happen --
ie. get 300 pounds / lose a son
irony
The sequence of events in the story
Plot
This character gives the Monkey's Paw to the family
Sgt Major Morris
Where did the Monkey Claw come from? (location)
India
This literary device describes the setting, environment, or atmosphere and creates a tone for a play, often accompanied with particular lights and music
mood
This person gave the monkey's paw to Sgt. Morris.
Who is the old Fakir?
What game are they playing when Sgt Major Morris arrives?
Chess
This is the year that The Monkey's Paw was written.
What is 1902?