Short Stories / Elements of Fiction

What is the theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?

What is Mr. White's 3rd wish?

What is the purpose of the lottery?

The part of the plot that builds and creates elements leading to the climax

Who is the protagonist of "The Monkey's Paw"?

What is irony?

What is the climax of the story?

What is the weather like in the opening scene of "The Monkey's Paw"?

The ending of the story where all loose ends are tied up

What is a magi?

The highest point of action in the story, usually includes a turning point

What is Mr. White's first wish?

What does the ellipsis indicate in "The Most Dangerous Game"

Who is the antagonist of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

A struggle between two opposing forces

When something happens that is opposite of what the characters AND the audience expect

What is the theme of "The Gift of the Magi"?

When the audience knows something that the characters do not know.

Who "wins" the lottery?

Saying the opposite of what is meant

From what point of view is "The Monkey's Paw" written?

What is an allegory

Why is "The Gift of the Magi" ironic?

What is Jim's most prized possession in "The Gift of the Magi"?

True / False: Sergeant Major Morris encouraged Mr. White to wish on the monkey's paw.

What is the conflict in "The Gift of the Magi"?

How does Zaroff get prey for his island?

Winning the lottery usually has a positive connotation, but the winner of this lottery dies a brutal death.