Review the following prompt: Your task today is to write a literary analysis of W. W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw.” Discuss at least two literary elements (diction, dialogue, allusion, voice, point of view) and how each element contributes a deeper understanding of the narrative. You must include at least one quote.

Compare the thesis statements below. Select the statement that best responds to the prompt.

The author uses diction and allusion in the story to reach his reader’s interest.
The author, W. W. Jacobs, uses diction and allusion in “The Monkey’s Paw” to convey a strong tone of warning to his reader.
W. W. Jacobs does an excellent job of using diction and allusion in his story, “The Monkey’s Paw.”
W. W. Jacobs, the author, uses diction and allusion to contribute a deeper understanding of his narrative.