I believe it's curiosity...or it could be interest, it depends on the situation. What is happening in the story?
Hey i know this story jacob hmm
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In The </span>Monkey's Paw<span>, the </span>author creates suspense<span> through the mystery surrounding the </span>monkey's paw<span>. When Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites, he brings with him the very vague and mysterious story of the </span>monkey's paw. And also Jacob warns them of trouble<span>
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i dont know what the passage is about but this is how you create a theme
To write a theme statement, follow these 3 steps:
Pick the main topic addressed in the story
Pinpoint the author's view on the topic
Format that perspective using a theme statement template
The authors theme;what message is he trying to get across to the reader? The authors style;what elements of literature does he use to make the story understanding and interesting. Elements are: Imagery, Simile, Metaphor, Irony, Figurative language, Rome Sceme, Point of View etc..