Question

the monkeys paw
www.jacobs • 1902
www. jacobs (1863 - 1943) was an english writer of novels and short stories, most
famous for his horror story, \the monkeys paw. \ in this text, jacobs tells the
story of an older couple, their adult son, and a visitor who brings them fantastic
stories and a mysterious souvenir from his travels in india.
as you read, take notes on each characters thoughts and feelings about the
monkeys paw and how they differ from one another.
(1) without, the night was cold and wet, but
in the small parlour 1 of laburnam villa
the blinds were drawn and the fire
burned brightly. father and son were at
chess, the former who possessed ideas
about the game involving radical
changes, putting his king into such sharp
which of the following could not be used to describe
the familys conversation at the breakfast table?
a anxious
b humorous
c calm
d informal

Explanation:

The story "The Monkey's Paw" has a horror - themed atmosphere. The description of the night being "cold and wet" sets a somewhat tense and eerie mood. A family conversation at the breakfast table is a normal, everyday event. Words like "anxious" (suggesting worry), "humorous" (suggesting light - heartedness), and "calm" (suggesting peace) can all fit a normal family conversation. However, "informal" is more about the style of communication (e.g., using slang, being casual in language) rather than an emotional or mood - related description of a family conversation.

Answer:

D. informal