Specify Jacob and last name plz because I have absolutely no idea who that is
Answer:
Dear mom and Dad,
My friend is so caring. My friend is the smartest person I know. My friend is always there for me and I do not know what I would do without my friend. I hope you guys like my friend because she is so excited to meet you guys. She is my best friend and I want you to like who I like as well. Friends are what make life worth while (You know, besides family). Anyways, my friend always know how to cheer me up when I’m feeling down. She/he is my better half. So, what do you think of my friend?
Sincerely,
Your name
Explanation:
I do not know your friend but that is an example of what you could say to your parents about your friend, replacing the word friend with your friends actual name.
Answer:
The words in this sentence all start with the same, "ah" sound. That's what alliteration is.
Explanation:
Yes, the boys are fearing the unknown rather than the beast.
Also no, because they are not fully sure the beast even exists.
The beast is depicted different to everyone
I know you edited the question and provided the answer already. But I would like to offer further explanation about it.
Answer:
The phrase that indicates a change in mood within the excerpt is:
d) “interrupted by a shuddering cry”
Explanation:
Mood can be defined as the atmosphere an author creates that involves readers. Usually, word choice and description of the setting, as well as imagery, help produce a certain mood. Readers present an emotional response to the atmosphere - happiness, tranquility, fear etc.
In the excerpt of "Monkey's Paw" we are analyzing here, the initial mood is of incredulity, doubt. The father cannot believe the talisman can actually change his life or grant his wish. That mood persists even as the man sits down at the piano and, most likely absentmindedly, plays some chords. It changes, however, when he utters "a shuddering cry". Readers now know something incredible has happened - and they can predict the talisman worked. The mood is changed from this moment on, no longer conveying doubt, but conveying wonder instead.
