Monkey's Paw Literary Terms
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Name_________________ Short Story Literary Terms Identify the following for “The Monkey’s Paw.” 1. Foreshadowing: [when the author gives a hint or suggestion, earlier in the story to hint at what is going to happen later in the story] Give an example of foreshadowing from the story. 2. Fate: [A power beyond one’s control that is believed to decide what happens; destiny] Explain how fate plays a role in “The Monkey’s Paw.” 3. Irony: (3 pts.) [a discrepancy between the expected result and actual results; something happens in the story which is exactly the opposite of what naturally should happen] Explain the use of irony in this story. (What situation was ironic ?)
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Name_________________
Short Story Literary Terms
Identify the following for “The Monkey’s Paw.”
1. Foreshadowing: [when the author gives a hint or suggestion, earlier in the story to hint at what is going to happen later in the story]
Give an example of foreshadowing from the story.
2. Fate: [A power beyond one’s control that is believed to decide what happens; destiny]
Explain how fate plays a role in “The Monkey’s Paw.”
3. Irony: (3 pts.) [a discrepancy between the expected result and actual results; something happens in the story which is exactly the opposite of what naturally should happen]
Explain the use of irony in this story. (What situation was ironic?)
