Lamb to The Slaughter is an allusion that means-

The atmosphere in the story that creates a feeling on the reader is-

"The room was warm and clean, the curtains drawn, the two table lamps alight"- The mood in the opening scene is-

In the beginning of the story, Mary Maloney is best characterized as-

When the author plainly tells the reader what the character is like.

When the reader must infer from the character’s speech, actions, looks and reactions of others -

A character that is one-dimensional and the reader does not know a lot about is called a...

How would you characterize Mary's behavior toward Patrick when he came home.

The authors use of word choice to convey their tone or create the mood in a story is called-

What type of figurative language is used to enhance the passage? “She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man, and to feel - almost as a sunbather feels the sun”

"Her skin--for this was her sixth month with child--had acquired a wonderful translucent quality-'

Type of characterization

1.      A _____________________________has a complex personality and possesses various characteristics and traits.

When Patrick Maloney comes home, what foreshadows that there is a problem?

"She lowered herself back slowly into the chair, watching him large, bewildered eyes"- Characterization?

Before Patrick tells Mary that he is leaving her, the mood shifts from_________to _________.

Patrick tells Mary not to make a fuss that he is leaving because it "wouldn't be good for his job." Patrick can be characterized as-

The attitude of the author or speaker is called the-

“For God’s sake,” he said. “Don’t make supper for me. I’m going out.” Tone

"She noticed there was a little muscle moving near the corner of his left eye." This characterizes Patrick as-

as he began to sip the dark yellow drink, and she could see little oily swirls in the liquid because it was so strong- Literary device?

The main conflict in the Lamb to The Slaughter is-

Mary Maloney is a Round, dynamic character

What type of character is Patrick?

What is Mary's reaction right after she kills Patrick?

Which is an example of situational irony-

Sarcasm is a form of:

When what happens in a situation is the opposite of what was expected, this type of irony is being used:

When, in a book, movie, or play, the audience knows something that a character doesn't, this kind of irony is being used:

After she kills Patrick, . Mary decides to tidy herself up and practices what she will say to the grocer. Mary can be characterized as-

When Mary Calls the Police and says "Come quick, I think Patrick is dead." What type of Irony is this?

Mary asks for a drink, and asks the men to have one too, though "it is not strictly allowed" What is her motivation?

How does Mary use the stereotype of a woman to her advantage?

Why do the Police believe the killer MUST be a man?

"His head was smashed open, just like with a sledgehammer' Literary device-

When Mary persuades the police to drink whiskey and eat lamb she is characterized as-

When Mary persuades the police to drink whiskey and eat lamb she is characterized as-

What is Mary's tone when she says “Please eat it. Personally, I couldn’t touch a thing, It’d be a favor to me if you’d eat it up."

The police officers never expect Mary could be the killer, so they can be best characterized as-

At the end of the story when the Police eat the murder weapon and do not know it, what type of irony is at play?

At the end of the story, as the police eat the lamb, Mary Maloney giggles, she can be characterized as-

Which statement most accurately describes the change in Mary's character from the beginning to the end of the story?

What is a theme?

Lamb to The Slaughter encompasses all of the following themes except-