The lottery question

Question

How does the author introduce the lottery and how does this contribute to the development of the plot?

a) The lottery is introduced as an overly happy affair, which is meant to make the reader feel suspicious about the true meaning of the lottery.

B)The lottery is introduced as a dreaded ritual, which contributes to the reader’s expectation that something bad will happen.

C)The lottery is introduced as commonplace, which contributes to the reader’s shock when they discover the true meaning of the lottery.

D)The lottery is introduced as a violent ritual, which prompts the reader to continually question the true purpose of the lottery.

Asked by Hannah M #686178 on 9/13/2017 3:21 AM

Last updated by Kris V #1068820 on 11/1/2020 7:41 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/13/2017 3:31 AM

C)The lottery is introduced as commonplace, which contributes to the reader’s shock when they discover the true meaning of the lottery.

Answered by kaila y #765589 on 3/6/2018 12:41 PM

PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A? the lottery

Answered by kaila y #765589 on 3/6/2018 12:42 PM

PART A: What does Old Man Warner’s character represent in the text?

Answered by Kris V #1068820 on 11/1/2020 7:41 PM

Which quote from the text fest supports the answer to part a