The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

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What is a ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order?

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Ritual

Front

What does the passage about Tessie Hutchinson's desperate plea support in the story?

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Theme

Front

What are customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation called?

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Tradition

Front

What does the passage about Bobby Martin stuffing his pockets with stones foreshadow?

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Foreshadowing

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On what day does the lottery take place?

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June 27th

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson?

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The dangers of blindly following tradition.

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What literary device is used when the outcome of the lottery is the opposite of what is expected?

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Situational Irony

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What is the significance of the black box in 'The Lottery'?

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It symbolizes the tradition of the lottery and the villagers' reluctance to change.

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What role does the setting play in 'The Lottery'?

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It contrasts the normalcy of a small town with the horror of the lottery.

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What is the definition of 'tradition'?

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Customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation.