"The Monkey's Paw" Short Story
In line 1, "Without" means.....
outside
How can music create suspense in a film?
Music can signal dramatic events or tense moments. Music can also affect the mood of a film, so scary music with high-pitched notes and fast drums can make you scared, which creates suspense.
What does foreshadowing mean?
foreshadowing = clues an author gives that hint at what will happen later in the story
What three parts of speech can a subject complement be?
noun, pronoun, or adjective
One way to determine a story's theme is to ask what _________________ the main character learns.
lesson
What does the bad weather in the setting foreshadow?
The bad weather foreshadows that something bad is going to happen.
What is one example of a close-up camera shot used in the film and why was it used?
In the beginning, there is a close-up shot of Sgt. Major Morris when he's with the fakir. It was used so you could see the sweat on his forehead and fear in his eyes, showing he was scared of something.
What are the two conflicts in "The Monkey's Paw"?
internal conflict = Mr. White is greedy and asks for more than he already has
external conflict = dealing with the cursed talisman
What is the difference between transitive, intransitive, and linking verbs?
Transitive and intransitive verbs are action verbs. Transitive verbs have a DO, and intransitive verbs DO NOT have a DO.
Linking verbs are not action verbs. They link a subject and a subject complement.
Past participles are ALWAYS used with one or more........
auxiliary verbs!
Why does the third wish lead to the resolution of the story?
The third wish leads to the resolution because there can't be any more wishes (only 3) meaning the White family is done with the paw's terrible cycle. Also, the Whites now have to come to terms with the consequences of their actions.
What is one example of a high-angle shot in the film and why does it create suspense?
In the beginning, the director uses a high-angle shot to show Laburnum Villa. The high-angle shot emphasizes how remote the house is- there is nothing else nearby and they are surrounded by woods. This creates suspense because if something bad happens, no one will be nearby to help, which makes you feel anxious/scared.
Why does "The Monkey's Paw" have a universal theme?
The story has a theme that has been shown in many stories that came before it in different time periods and different cultures. "The Monkey's Paw" also follows the traditional pattern of events.
What is the difference between active and passive voice?
In active voice, the subject is the doer of the action. (Ex: Congress passed the bill.)
In passive voice, the subject is the receiver of the action. (Ex: The bill was passed by Congress.)
Writers can foreshadow events through ________________, ________________, and ________________.
imagery, dialogue, and events
What is a difference between the book and movie when the Whites find out about Herbert's death?
In the story, the Whites come to the horrifying realization (they are not told outright), and in the film, the man from Maw and Meggins tells them outright.
What is one scene where the lighting that is used creates suspense?
When the flame turns blue/green - this makes it clear that some kind of magic is involved.
The lighting throughout the story is dark - this creates a dark and gloomy atmosphere.
What is the climax in "The Monkey's Paw"?
When Mr. White makes the third and final wish.
What are the four principal parts of verbs?
base form, past, past participle, and present participle
In the following sentence, what is the direct object and is the verb transitive or intransitive?
Her car died suddenly last week, so she was late for work.
verb = died
no DO
Intransitive
How is "The Monkey's Paw" different from "Aladdin"?
How did the ending in the film differ from the ending in the story?
In the film, we see the result of one of the wishes, which was Mrs. White dying. In the short story, the story ends with the Whites looking out into the quiet street.
What are two camera angles that can be used in a film and what is their purpose?
close-up = to convey a character's emotions or thoughts
low-angle = to create the impression of height or distance/to make a character look menacing
high-angle = to show a character in relation to his or her surroundings/to make a character look exposed or unprotected
point-of-view = to let viewers see what is happening from a character's point of view
What is the difference between lie and lay?
lie (past: lay, past participle: lain, present participle: lying) = to recline
lay (past: laid, past participle: laid, present participle: laying) = to place; has a DO
What are three ways the short story and film are different?
1. The ending
2. The amount of money (300 pounds in the movie)
3. They create suspense differently