Story Elements
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place
What is a character trait?
A quality or personality of a character
What is a simile?
Comparison using like/as
What is text evidence?
Proof from the story
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence
Who are the main characters in Lamb to the Slaughter?
Mary and Patrick
Name one emotional trait of Mary
Devoted / calm / manipulative
“The room was as quiet as a grave” is what?
simile
Which is better evidence?
A. “She was nice”
B. “She smiled and spoke calmly”
B
Mary practices her story before going to the store. What can you infer?
She plans to lie
What is the problem (conflict) in the story?
Patrick tells Mary upsetting news
How does Mary change in the story?
From loving wife → calculating killer
“The wind whispered” is what?
personification
Why is specific evidence important?
It supports your answer clearly
Mary smiles and acts calm after the murder. What does this suggest?
She is hiding something
What is one major event that belongs in the middle of the story?
Mary kills Patrick / goes to the store / talks to police
Why is Mary considered deceptive?
She pretends innocence after the murder
“I’ve told you a million times” is what?
hyperbole
Give one example of evidence that Mary is pretending
Acts normal at store / talks calmly
Why does Mary giggle at the end?
She knows the weapon is gone
Why is the ending important to the story map?
It shows how the problem is “resolved” (she gets away with it)
What motivates Mary’s actions?
Shock, fear, and desire to protect herself
“Her world shattered” is what?
metaphor
What makes strong evidence?
Specific, clear, and connected to the question
Mary says, “I’ll get it!” cheerfully after Patrick arrives. What can you infer?
She is trying to act normal despite tension / hiding feelings