Question

the author, w.w. jacobs, uses many different suspense techniques in the monkeys paw. match the element of the story with the literary technique used. unusual characters foreshadowing dilemma unusual setting unusual situation ironic devices withholding information (keeps you wondering) dramatic actions cliffhanger (leaves you guessing at the end) 1. the story begins with the line, \without, the night was cold and wet.\ 2. herbert says that he doesnt see the money and he bets he never will. 3. the story does not show who is knocking at the door or give the reason the father does not want his son to come back. 4. the son comes back from the dead. 5. the story deals with a monkeys paw that can be used to make wishes. 6. the father is forced to decide between pleasing his wife or sending his son back to his grave. 7. the wish comes true but in a very tragic way 8. when the mother hears the knocking, she rushes to the door. the father tries to find the paw, the mother cant get the door open, the wish is made, and then there is silence. 9. the story ends with nothing at the door and an eerie quietness all around.

Explanation:

1. The description of the cold and wet night sets the mood, which is part of creating an unusual setting.
2. Herbert's statement hints at future events, which is foreshadowing.
3. Not revealing who is knocking and the father's reason is withholding information.
4. A son coming back from the dead is an unusual situation.
5. A wish - making monkey's paw is an unusual situation.
6. The father's decision is a dilemma.
7. A wish coming true in a tragic way is an ironic device.
8. The actions of the mother and father are dramatic actions.
9. Ending with nothing at the door and eerie quiet is a cliffhanger.

Answer:

1. unusual setting
2. foreshadowing
3. withholding information
4. unusual situation
5. unusual situation
6. dilemma
7. ironic devices
8. dramatic actions
9. cliffhanger