Plot
What is the climax in a story?
The most suspenseful, turning point in a story
What is a story's tone?
The way the author writes and their word choice
What is characterization?
The process of describing a character by describing their traits, personality, thoughts, and actions
What is Theme?
The main, universal message in a story
What is Foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints at something to come later in the story
What is the resolution in a story?
The ending / how the conflict gets resolved
What's a story's mood?
How the reader / audience feels when reading it
What is Tessie's character like in the Lottery?
Normal person until picked- she blames others and comes up with excuses. Desperate to get out
How is the Theme of a story different than the Topic of a story?
Topic is one word, just one thing
Theme is a statement / message about life that can apply to everyone
Why do authors use foreshadowing?
Building suspense, sparking curiosity, and preparing the reader for that “aha” moment
What is the exposition in a story?
The beginning where the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced
What is diction?
Word choice
How are the kids characterized/described in The Lottery?
Innocent
What is the main theme of The Lottery?
You should not hold on to traditions for no reason
What is Juxtaposition?
An act or instance of placing two things close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. OPPOSITES
What happens in the climax of The Lottery?
Tessie wins the Lottery
What is the opening mood for The Lottery?
The calm start contrasts the tense ending
What does Old Man Warner represent in The Lottery?
Holding on to traditions
How does the setting contribute to the story's message about society?
The village shows old values and traditions isolated from the rest of the world
How does the children's behavior juxtapose with the ending of the story?
It compares their innocence with how harsh the lottery is
What does the reader learn in the exposition of The Lottery?
The main setting, characters, and initial conflict
What tone does Old Man Warner use when he speaks in The Lottery?
Doubtful, questioning, stubborn
What can be inferred about the characterization of the villagers based on the way they treat the lottery tradition?
They are determined to keep old traditions and refuse to ask any questions
What theme about violence can be inferred from the villagers' participation in The Lottery?
A community can make violent behavior normal through tradition
What is an example of juxtaposition from the story?
The innocence of children vs. killing
The peaceful setting vs. death