"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

Which answer would be the best choice for the central idea of this story?

• It's good, to keep the population of a town to a low number.
• Sometimes friends and neighbors lie to you.
• Some traditions or rules should be changed, because they cause harm to others.
• You should follow what everyone else is doing, so they won't turn against you.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."
The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story.
This passage is developing the _______________ for the reader?

• setting
• rising action
• theme
• characterization 

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to ?

• The clothing worn to the lottery.
• The chant that used to be sung during the lottery
• The equipment needed for the lottery.
• The papers that are stored in the black box.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones."
This passage in the story reflects a ______________ mood in the story.

• meloncholy
• hesitant
• compassionate
• violent

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4