Literary Terms
When and where a story takes place is called the
setting
What does Colonel Satoris do for Emily?
Remit her taxes
Where and when is "A Worn Path" set?
Natchez, December
What is ironic about the setting of "The Lottery"?
It's a beautiful day that ends in death.
What is Mrs. Mallard afflicted with?
a heart condition
The feeling created by the setting is called the
atmosphere
Refuses to bury him for three days.
Why is Phoenix going to town?
To buy medicine for her grandson
Who is the Scapegoat in "The Lottery"?
Tess Hutchinson
Who is Josephine?
Mrs. Mallard's sister
The literary term that communicates a doctrine, message, or moral principle is called the...
allegory
Why do the townspeople assume Emily is getting married to Homer?
Emily bought a men's toiletry set with initials on it.
What is Phoenix Jackson's walk compared to in the beginning of the story?
a pendulum in a grandfather clock
How does Old Man Warner feel about the lottery?
He doesn't want it to end or change.
What news has Mrs. Mallard learned at the beginning of the story?
Mr. Mallard had been killed.
Name three types of symbols.
Universal, conventional, literary
What literary technique does Faulkner use to address the non-linear time frame in "A Rose for Emily"?
flashback
What is ironic about the hunter saying he'd give her money if he had any?
He dropped a nickel so he lied.
According to Mr. Adams, what is happening with the lottery in other towns/villages?
They are doing away with them.
What emotion takes over Mrs. Mallard after she retires to her room?
Happiness and freedom
Name three types of setting.
historical, geographical, and physical
What narrative technique is Faulkner known for that has influenced modern literature?
stream of consciousness
Name three possible themes for "A Worn Path."
Unconditional love, Perseverance, and overcoming challenges
(Others may apply)
Name two examples of biblical allusions in "The Lottery."
Answers will vary.
What is ironic about the doctor's saying Mrs. Mallard died of "the joy that kills"?
She did not die of overwhelmed emotion that her husband is still alive, but for the heartbreak for her loss of freedom and independence.