The Lottery Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'lottery' as used in literature?

• A game of chance

• A type of tax

• A form of punishment

• A method of selection

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the context of 'The Lottery', what does the term 'ritual' refer to?

• A religious ceremony

• A traditional practice

• A random event

• A festive celebration

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word best describes the mood at the beginning of 'The Lottery'?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Calm

• Chaotic

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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

• It symbolizes tradition

• It represents wealth

• It signifies danger

• It denotes power

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

In 'The Lottery', what does the word 'lottery' ironically represent?

• Good fortune

• Community spirit

• Random selection

• Violence

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Lottery' to convey its theme?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the role of Mr. Summers in 'The Lottery'?

• He is the town's mayor

• He conducts the lottery

• He is a farmer

• He opposes the lottery

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does the author use foreshadowing in 'The Lottery'?

• By describing the weather

• By mentioning the stones

• By detailing the black box

• By introducing the characters

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the primary theme of 'The Lottery'?

• The danger of blindly following tradition

• The joy of winning

• The importance of community

• The randomness of life

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which character questions the fairness of the lottery?

• Tessie Hutchinson

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Bill Hutchinson

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5