Plot, Allusion, The Lottery, and The Tell-Tale Heart Test

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What is a plot diagram?

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A visual representation of the structure of a story, typically shaped like a roller coaster, including elements such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What are the elements of a plot diagram?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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Define 'allusion'.

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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Who is the main character in 'The Lottery'?

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Tessie Hutchinson.

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What does 'assembled' mean in the context of a story?

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Gathered together.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She huddles under the table as she heard the key turn in the lock.'

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Huddles, heard, turn.

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What is the theme of 'The Lottery'?

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The dangers of blindly following tradition.

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What is the setting of 'The Lottery'?

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A small village on a sunny summer day.

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What is the climax of 'The Lottery'?

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When Tessie Hutchinson is chosen as the lottery winner.

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

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It symbolizes tradition and the villagers' reluctance to change.