Vocab 1
To kill someone by throwing stones at them.
Stoning
To scold someone.
Reprimand
The main focus / who or what the story is about / main character.
Central figure
What genre is The Lottery?
Horror / suspense
How often is the lottery held?
Annually (every year)
To come together as a group.
Assemble
A particular type or category of literature or art.
Genre
Using an object to represent a greater idea.
Symbolism
What is the central figure of the story The Lottery?
The black box
What is the significance of the marked slip of paper?
It shows the person to be stoned.
To a great degree; in large amounts; strongly; a lot.
Profusely
a story, poem, or picture that teaches a moral or political lesson.
Allegory
Giving the readers a small amount of information so they can predict what will happen next. hint / clue
Foreshadowing
Which literary device does the black box and the lottery best represent in the story?
Symbolism
What happens to the person who draws the marked paper (the lottery winner)?
They are stoned to death.
The duties or activities of townspeople in relation to their town, city, or local area.
Civic
something people think is true but it’s actually false because it’s based on incorrect information.
Fallacy
When the result is different, and usually opposite of the expected result; usually funny.
Irony
Mr. Graves' name is an example of ________? (Graves = grave (hole in the ground))
Allusion
The Lottery is an allegory for what? (What lesson can be learned from this story?)
Not all tradition is good and should be followed.
Equipment or things needed to do a particular activity.
Paraphernalia
a reference to a well-known person, place, or event that a writer makes to deepen the reader's understanding of their work.
Allusion
Making someone or something look ridiculous, raising laughter in order to embarrass, humble, or discredit its targets. To mock / to make fun of.
Satire
The phrase "Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon" is an example of ________.
Fallacy
Who was exempt from (didn't have to participate) in the lottery?
no one