Writers create suspense through

clues, setting, imagery, forshadowing, questions, dramatic irony

Condoling most likely occurs when

someone loses something valuable

letting the reader know information that the character does not know

a facial expression of pain or disgust

Why do writers use suspense?

to keep the reader/viewer interested

What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"

cold and wet outside, warm parlor inside

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1
What is suspense?
a state or feeling of shock about what may happen
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
a state or feeling of sorrow about what may happen
a state or feeling of confusion about what may happen
2
A talisman is
a dirty object
a mummified object
an object thought to have magical powers
a used object
3
An example of a peril is
a fire
wearing a seatbelt
reading instructions
failing a test
4
What is the family's attitude when they make the first wish?
certain
playful
serious
hesitant
5
Writers create suspense through
clues, setting, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks
clues, setting, imagery, forshadowing, questions, dramatic irony
clues, setting, imagery, forshadowing, answers
clues, setting, imagery, flashbacks, answers
6
Condoling most likely occurs when
someone is jealous
someone graduates from college
someone is greedy
someone loses something valuable
7
Dramatic irony is
letting the reader know information that the character does not know
giving a hint about what is to come
details that hint that something might happen
creating questions in the reader's mind
8
found in the literature of different cultures and time periods
theme
unique theme
rhyme
universal theme
9
Suspense is most often found in
mysteries and dramatic stories
comedies
romance stories
mysteries
10
Who thinks that the monkey's paw is dangerous?
Herbert
Mrs. White
Sergeant
Mr. White
11
Mr. White wished for
200 European pounds
200 U.S. pounds
200 cents
200 dollars
12
a grimace is
a facial expression of fear
a facial expression of joy
a facial expression of pain or disgust
a facial expression of confusion
13
Why do writers use suspense?
to keep the reader/viewer interested
to make the book or movie longer
to develop characters
to create a deeper plot
14
Who saw faces in the fire?
Mrs. White
Mr. White
All of the above
Herbert
15
A power that is thought to determine the course of events
a magic wand
Genie
fate
Fairy Godmother
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What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"
cold and wet outside, warm parlor inside
cold parlor, with a warm fire
cold and wet forest
cold and wet inside parlor

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