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The Monkey's Paw - Literary Response

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Question 1

1.

What is “the monkey’s paw”? What is Herbert White’s attitude toward the monkey’s paw? Cite textual evidence from the selection to support your answer. Your answer should have a Claim, Evidence from the story, and Reasoning to explain your answer.

RL.8.1

RL.8.6

W.8.4

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RL.8.1

RL.8.6

W.8.4

Question 2

2.

The entire story is set in the Whites’ home, yet it seems different in each of the three parts of the story. Why are these changes significant? How does the setting add to the suspense? Cite textual evidence to support your answer. Your answer should have a Claim, Evidence from the story, and Reasoning to explain your answer.