Story Elements
The main character of "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl.
Who is Mary Maloney?
clear or see-through.
What is Translucent?
the statement a story is making about a topic.
What is theme?
unusual or not normal.
What is peculiar?
What is the murder weapon from the story?
What is a frozen lamb leg?
around 5:30 pm, on a Thursday night at the Maloney home.
What is the setting of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
A way of behaving or feeling that is natural, not learned.
What is instinct?
A statement that expresses a statement that the author thinks about a topic, but without "the author thinks that" in the sentence.
What is a thematic statement?
To be confused completely.
What is bewildered?
What is Mr. Maloney's occupation?
What is a detective/policeman/cop?
The type of conflict in "Lamb to the Slaughter."
What is Person vs. Person?
What is Person vs. Society?
to some small degree.
What is trifle?
"Anything is possible with a little work and a whole lotta love!"
What is the theme of "Hair Love"?
upset with fear of anxiety; acting in a hurried way.
What is frantic?
The grocer's name.
Whhat is Sam?
The element of plot in which Mr. Patrick Maloney tells Mary he is leaving her.
What is Rising Action?
a spanner.
What is a wrench or heavy metal tool?
"In order to achieve your goals you must face your fears!"
What is the theme of "Piper"?
feeling or showing tiredness.
What is weary?
The detective that Mary knows well and calls by name.
Who is Detective Jack Noonan?
The moment when Mary manages to get the investigators to dispose of the murder weapon.
What is the climax of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
to luxuriate.
What does it mean to delight or take pleasure in?
"Appearances can be deceiving."
What is the theme of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
not easily upset or excited; easygoing.
what is placid?
When someone unknowingly walks into something extremely harmful, like their own death!
What is the meaning of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?