Question

question 4
use context clues to determine the meaning of consequence as it is used in paragraph 44 of \the monkey’s paw.\ write your definition here and identify clues that helped you figure out its meaning.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "consequence" in paragraph 44 of "The Monkey's Paw", we analyze the context. In the story, the monkey's paw grants wishes but with negative outcomes. In paragraph 44, likely related to the results of using the paw. Context clues: The paw's magical nature and the family's experiences (like the first wish leading to a tragedy - the son's death). So "consequence" here means the result (often negative) of an action, especially the outcome of using the monkey's paw. Clues: The paw's ability to grant wishes with a catch, previous events (like the first wish's outcome), and the tone of caution around using the paw, showing that actions (wishing) have resulting effects (consequences).

Answer:

Definition: In the context of paragraph 44 of "The Monkey's Paw", "consequence" means the (often negative) result or outcome of an action, specifically the outcome of using the monkey's paw to make a wish.
Clues: The magical and cursed nature of the monkey's paw (it grants wishes but with a price), the previous events in the story (like the first wish leading to the son's death, showing that wishes have serious outcomes), and the overall tone of caution regarding using the paw, which implies that actions (wishing) have resulting effects.