Symbolism
What is the definition of Symbolism
A word or object that means something else or has a deeper meaning
What is the definition of Direct Characterization
Something the author directly states about the characters
What is theme in a story?
The lesson the story tells the reader
What are the 5 stages of plot development in order?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What does the winner of "The Lottery" receive?
Getting stoned to death
What symbol represents Doodle?
The scarlet ibis
What is Brother's defining negative trait?
Pride or selfishness
What is a major theme in "The Lottery" about tradition and society?
Blindly following without questioning purpose can lead to senseless violence or people can commit terrible acts when they follow tradition without thinking or ANYTHING IF YOU CAN PROVE IT
What are the 4 parts to exposition?
Introduces characters, setting, conflict, and background knowledge
Why is Brother ashamed of Doodle?
Didn't want to have a brother who couldn't walk or do "normal" things
What does the black dot in "The Lottery" symbolize
Death or anything else if you can prove it
What character trait does Tessie Hutchinson show when she arrives late to the lottery?
Casualness, disorganization, or a lack of concern
What is the difference between a topic and a theme statement?
A topic is a one-word or short phrase subject like "pride" or "tradition." A theme statement is a complete sentence that gives a lesson from the story
What happens during the exposition in "The Lottery"
Introduced to townsfolk, the village, the lottery, and that it is an old tradition
How many times has Old Man Warner participated in the lottery?
77 times
The color red appears multiple times in "The Scarlet Ibis." What does it symbolize?
Red symbolizes blood, death, danger, or anything if you can prove it
What are the 5 types of Indirect Characterization?
Actions, thoughts, speech, appearance, how others view them
What is a theme that Doodles death teach us?
Pride can be destructive
When does the climax of "The Scarlet Ibis" occur?
When Brother leaves Doodle in the storm
What is Doodles real name?
William Armstrong
What do the stones in "The Lottery" symbolize
How ordinary objects and people can become deadly or anything else if you can prove it
How does Tessie's relationship with the other villagers change after she is selected?
The villagers turn against her immediately including her friends and family
What is a common theme in "The Lottery" and "The Scarlet Ibis"
Humanity can be cruel
What is the resolution to "The Lottery"
"Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her."
Why were Brother and Doodle caught in the storm?
They were strength training on the skiff