Question

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1. what is “the monkeys paw”? what is herberts attitude toward the monkeys paw? cite textual evidence from the selection to support your answer.
2. write two to three sentences describing how mr. whites feelings change about the monkeys paw after he makes his first wish and second wish.
3. foreshadowing is a literary device in which a writer gives a subtle hint of what is to come later in the story. can you identify an example of foreshadowing from the beginning of “the monkeys paw” that suggests making wishes on the paw will lead to tragedy? cite textual evidence from the selection to support your answer.
4. find the word consequence in paragraph 44 of “the monkeys paw”. use context - clues in the surrounding sentences, as well as the sentence in which the word appears, to determine the words meaning. write your definition here and identify clues that helped you figure out its meaning.
5. use context clues to determine the meaning of compensation as it is used in paragraph 93 of “the monkeys paw”. write your definition here and identify clues that helped you figure out its meaning. then check the meaning in a dictionary.

Explanation:

1. "The monkey's paw" is an enchanted memento. Herbert's attitude is one of curiosity and amusement. Textual evidence could be his joking remarks.
2. After the first wish, Mr. White is shocked and a bit fearful. After the second wish, he is filled with dread and regret as he realizes the paw's dark power.
3. An example of foreshadowing is when the sergeant - major warns about the paw's evil. Textual evidence is his reluctance to give it away and his stories of its past.
4. "Consequence" means a result or effect. Context clues could be the cause - and - effect nature of the events in the story around that paragraph.
5. "Compensation" means something given to make up for loss or damage. Context clues might be related to the idea of making amends or providing restitution in the story.

Answer:

1. "The monkey's paw" is an enchanted item. Herbert is curious and amused. Evidence: His joking.
2. First wish: Shocked, fearful. Second wish: Dread, regret.
3. Foreshadowing: Sergeant - major's warnings. Evidence: Reluctance to give it away.
4. Definition: A result or effect. Clues: Cause - and - effect events.
5. Definition: Something to make up for loss. Clues: Idea of amends.