"The Lottery"

The exposition states that the children are gathering stones into a pile. This is an example of what literary device?

• Characterization

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Mood

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is symbolized by this black spot?

• Faith

• Tradition

• Death

• Mankind

How often is the lottery conducted?

• Once a year

• Once a month

• Twice a year

• Once a week

Who "wins" the lottery?

• Old Man Warner

• Little Davy Hutchinson

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Mr. Summers

The slips of paper replaced...

• Coal

• Pebbles

• Chips of wood

• Names on paper

Which TWO conflicts are most apparent in "The Lottery?"

• Man vs. Self

• Tradition

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Supernatural

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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 morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."

The preceding passage is in what part of the story?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

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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 form the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to?

• The clothing worn during the lottery.

• The chant that is used during the lottery.

• The papers in the black box.

• All of the equipment needed for the lottery.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who is the author of "The Lottery?"

• Shirley Jackson

• Charlie Jackson

• Shirly Jakson

• Edgar Allan Poe

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is one possible theme of "The Lottery?"

• Stone people to death in order to have a successful harvest.

• Always be prepared.

• Blindly following tradition can be dangerous.

• Don't be late for town events.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2