Thank You Ma'am
Who is the main character who tries to steal a purse?
Roger
What yearly event is taking place in the village?
The Lottery
On what planet does the story take place?
Venus
What literary device helps readers learn about a character through actions, thoughts, and dialogue?
Characterization
What is the central idea?
Message the author wants you to learn from the story.
What does Roger try to steal from Mrs. Jones?
Her purse
Who draws the marked paper for the Hutchinson family?
Bill Hutchinson
How often does the sun come out on Venus?
Once every seven years
What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles against another person?
Character vs character
In All Summer in a Day, what is Margot's main conflict with the other children?
Character vs character
Why does Roger say he wanted the money?
To buy a pair of blue suede shoes
What object is used to complete the lottery?
Stones
Which student remembers the sun?
Margot
What literary element includes the time and place of a story?
Setting
Which two stories show how groups can mistreat individuals who are different?
Instead of calling the police, what does Mrs. Jones do?
She feeds takes him home and feeds him.
Which character protests that the lottery is unfair?
Tessie Hutchinson
What do the other children do to Margot before the sun appears?
Lock her in the closet
What type of irony occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what readers expect?
Situational irony
Which story uses irony because an event that sounds positive is actually deadly?
The Lottery
What lesson does Roger learn from Mrs. Jones?
Anything related to kindness or second chances
What shocking event happens at the end of the story?
Tessie is stoned to death by the village.
Why are the children jealous of Margot?
She is the only one that remembers the sun.
When an author directly tells readers what a character is like, what type of characterization is being used?
Direct Characterization
What common theme is shared by Thank You, Ma'am, All Summer in a Day, and The Lottery?
People's actions toward others can greatly impact their lives.