The Lottery Review Game

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Identify an example of foreshadowing in 'The Lottery'.

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Children placing stones in their pockets and making piles of stones in the town square.

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What does the bright sunny summer afternoon symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

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It contrasts with the dark events that unfold, creating a sense of normalcy before the horror.

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How does the town assemble for the lottery?

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They make a huge circle in the town square.

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What is the significance of the annual lottery day?

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It represents tradition and the community's adherence to outdated customs.

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What does the term 'reprimands' mean?

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A rebuke, especially an official one.

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What are the men discussing before the lottery begins?

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They are standing in a group talking about tractors and rain.

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What is the role of Mrs. Hutchinson in 'The Lottery'?

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She becomes a central figure when she is selected, highlighting the theme of scapegoating.

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What is the community's attitude towards the lottery?

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The community participates without questioning its morality, reflecting blind adherence to tradition.

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What is the outcome of the lottery?

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The selected individual is stoned to death by the townspeople.