Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw"
Grade 745 min
Learning Objective
I can identify and analyze the literary devices W.W. Jacobs uses to create suspense in "The Monkey's Paw."
Lesson Flow
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"The Monkey's Paw" Close Reading Part 1: Exposition
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Practice
9 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Identify one element from the beginning of "The Monkey's Paw" that creates a suspenseful mood and explain how it does so. How does the contrast between the inside and outside of the White's home contribute to the story's suspense? ”
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