The Lottery - Foreshadowing/suspense

What is foreshadowing?

• the sequence of events in the story

• hints about a character's traits

• the introduction of a story

• clues that the author gives to the reader that hint at what will happen

What two genres rely on foreshadowing and suspense?

• horror

• fantasy

• mystery

• non-fiction

What was the name of the main character in the story "The Lottery"?

• Baxter

• Mr. Summers

• Tessie

• Old Man Warner

What do you think the theme of "The Lottery" was?

• The dangers of blindly following tradition

• The randomness of persecution and conformity /mob psychology

• Sometimes change can be good

• Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.

• The human capacity for violence

Give 2 specific examples of the author's use of 'foreshadowing' in the story.

What is suspense?

• the time and place in which a story takes place

• clues that the author gives about what's going to happen

• the feeling of wondering about what's going to happen

• is used to keep the reader interested in the story

In which part of the plot does the author build suspense?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

Give an example of the use of 'suspense' in the story. Be specific.

What is the setting of this story?

How does the setting affect the reader's reaction to, and understanding, of the story?