The Lottery
Short Stories
Paragraphs
Grammar
100

Who "wins" the Lottery?

Mrs. Hutchinson

100

What is the climax of a story (explain)

The highest point of tension where the conflict is resolved.

100

What type of paragraph explains something about a topic?

Expository

100

What type of error is present in the following sentence?

"Never heard of expository paragraphs."

Fragment - No subject

200

Why does the village hold the lottery every year?

To ensure good crops.

200

In which section of a short story do we learn about who the characters are and where it is set.

Intro

200
Name 2 types of brainstorming techniques.

Lists, Mind Maps, Free Write.

200

What type of error is present in the following sentence?

She always shows up late we should just leave.

Run on - no punctuation.

300
In what season does the lottery take place?

Late Spring/ Early Summer

300
Draw the general shape of the plot of a short story

Witches hat or camel hump.

300
What is the minimum number of sentences needed in a standard expository paragraph?

8

300

What type of error is present in the following sentence?

we should all get together this weekend.

No capital letter at the start.

400
Name one conflict in the story (with character names as well)

Person vs Person (Mrs Hutchinson vs village)

Character vs nature - Village vs Crops

400

What is another word for the conclusion of a short story?

Denoument.

400

What is one thing you should never do in the last sentence of a paragraph?

Introduce something new.

400

What type of error is present in the following sentence?

Whenever you come over, and whenever you bring your dog.

Fragment - Dependant clause

500

What does Old Man Warner fear?

That the younger generation will get rid of the lottery

500

What is the section of a short story the comes immediately after the climax?

Falling action

500

What should come immediately after a main idea sentence?

A supporting detail.

500

What type of error is present in the following sentence?

Sage advice from an elder is always welcome.

No error.