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1.1.8 Quiz: Analyze the Shape of a Story

Question 4 of 10
Which detail from "The Monkey's Paw" most clearly helps create tension?
OA. Mrs. White knits while her husband and son play chess and wait
for a visitor.
OB. A fakir warned that anyone who meddled with fate would be sorry.
OC. Mr. White uses all three wishes from the monkey's paw by the end
of the story.
OD. The White family listens to Mr. Morris's tales of travel.
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Answer 1

The detail that most clearly creates tension in 'The Monkey's Paw' is the fakir's warning about meddling with fate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The detail from 'The Monkey's Paw' that most clearly helps create tension is option B: A fakir warned that anyone who meddled with fate would be sorry. This detail introduces a sense of danger and foreshadows the negative consequences that come with meddling with fate. It adds suspense to the story and builds up the tension as the characters continue to use the monkey's paw despite the warning.

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