LUOA english 11: mod 6 week 1

Knowing the conclusion of the story, what is so alarming about the following? And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson a few pebbles. Select all that apply.

-This child was prepared to hurt his own mother. -Family ties seem unimportant in the face of evil. -Even children can participate in evil.

Irony can be described as which of the following? Select all that apply.

-When the reader knows something the characters don't -When there is a twist ending -When the character says something but means something else

The lottery is compared to the square dances, the teen club, and the Halloween program in the town, suggesting that the lottery is also what type of social activity? Select all that apply.

-a fun one -an enjoyable one -an exciting one -an anticipated one

The exposition includes the introduction of which of the following? Select all that apply.

-initial conflict -main characters -setting

When it is revealed that the Hutchinson family has drawn the "winning" paper, Mrs.Delacroix tells Mrs. Hutchinson, "Be a good sport, Tessie," This suggests what? Select all that apply.

-it is not really a big deal -it's just a game -the townspeople expect her to play along

What does the reader learn about the infamous black box? Select all that apply.

-it is very old -it appears shabby -it has a history

Which of the following are the main types of irony, as used within literature? Select all that apply.

-situational irony -verbal irony -dramatic irony

The exposition creates a very distinct scene of the town. With the description of how the children and teenagers are playing together and how the townspeople interact, what can be inferred about the town in which they live? Select all that apply.

-t is a small town where everyone knows everyone. -It is a town where everyone gets along. -It seems like a place where people are happy to live.

Put the elements of plot in the order in which they happen on the flow of the plot diagram. exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Think back to the story "The Most Dangerous Game" that you read in Module 4. Which of the following would be included in the exposition for that short story? Select all that apply.

Eerie Island, General Zaroff, Sanger Rainsford, War times, rainsford vs. zaroff

rising action

Is the key events in the story that really move the storyline along. If you were summarizing or retelling a story to someone, the rising action would be the events you would most likely include as you built the story up and explained it. The rising action is used to develop the characters and the conflicts of the story.

Which of the following are true about irony?

It can be humorous, it can catch the reader off guard, it can be sarcastic (all of the above)

resolution

It is the end of the plot. In the resolution of the story, the conflict is resolved, the story is complete, and the reader is brought to a conclusion. There are no more pages to be turned, and the story is resolved.

exposition

It is the starting point for the story. It is the "ground level" of the story and provides the foundation for the rest of the plot. The exposition includes the main characters, the setting, and the initial conflict that is presented.

Based on your knowledge of the plot, the climax of the "The Lottery" is when ___.

Mrs. Hutchinson is selected as the "winner" of the lottery

In the shocking resolution of the short story, "The Lottery," the conflict is resolved and the story is concluded when ___.

Mrs. Hutchinson is stoned by her own community and family

Consider "The Most Dangerous Game" once again. Identify the key aspect of the resolution in this short story.

The killing of General Zaroff

Look at the following arrival of Mrs. Hutchison: ....her sweater thrown over her shoulders, and slid into place in the back of the crowd. "Clean forgot what day it was," she said to Mrs. Delacroix, who stood next to her, and they both laughed softly. "Thought my old man was out back stacking wood." This indicates what? Choose the best answer.

The lottery is just like every other day.

At the top of page 3 of "The Lottery," Mr. Summers says: "Well, now. " Mr. Summers said soberly, "guess we better get started, get this over with, so's we can go back to work. Anybody ain't here?" Specifically, look at "...get this over with, so's we can go back to work..." This suggest what about the lottery? Choose the best answer.

The lottery is of little or no significance in their daily lives.

Thinking back to "The Most Dangerous" game again, which would be considered the climax of the story?

When Rainsford is hidden in General Zaroff's room

Fill in the blank below to correctly finish the statement. The _______________ is the high point of conflict or anxiety and is the greatest point of intensity or excitement in the story.

climax

If you are reading a story and you know where the villain is hiding, that a certain character is faking his appearance or identity, or when you already know the present the character is about to open, these are all examples of _____________.

dramatic irony

When the author reveals an aspect of the plot to the reader but not the characters IN the plot, this is_________________________________.

dramatic irony

Fill in the blank to complete the statement below. The _____________ is the starting point for the story. It is the "ground level" of the story and provides the foundation for the rest of the plot.

exposition

After Tessie draws the dotted paper, Mr. Summers states, "All right, folks. Let's finish quickly." This is the beginning of what?

falling action

This occurs after the climax and help leads the story to a conclusion.

falling action

In literature, irony is often based upon bad luck or unfortunate circumstances.

false

Plot is present in which type of stories?

fiction and nonfiction (both of the answers)

In the conversation between the Adams's family and Old Man Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Adams explain that other towns have considered stopping the lottery or have already cancelled it altogether. What is Old Man Warner's response to this idea of cancelling the lottery?

he thinks ending the lottery is a crazy idea

When asked if there are any other family members present for the Hutchinson family, Mrs. Hutchinson states: "There's Don and Eva," Mrs. Hutchinson yelled. "Make them take their chance!" At this point in the story, we still don't know yet what the drawing is for, but it's obvious that Mrs. Hutchinson appears upset and uneasy by it. Based upon this, what point is Jackson clearly making here?

in this society, parents are even willing to turn on their own children.

Based on the setting, the interaction of the townspeople, and the overall feel of the exposition-the start of the story that sets the stage for the rest of the plot-how could we characterize the start of the story?

inviting

Fill in the blank below to correctly finish the statement. When a character or reader expects or assumes one thing and the opposite is true, the writer has created _______.

irony

climax

is the point in the story where everything comes to a high point of conflict or anxiety and is the greatest point of intensity or excitement in the story.

falling action

is the term used to describe the events that "fall" into place to help bring the story to a conclusion. Now, these events can be joyful ones that lead to a happy ending, or these events could be tragic ones that lead to a more darkened conclusion. But nonetheless, the falling action includes those events that happen after the climax and release the story to the conclusion.

At the end of page 2 of "The Lottery" we read, "Bill, she made it after all." Mrs. Hutchinson reached her husband, and Mr. Summers, who had been waiting, said cheerfully. "Thought we were going to have to get on without you, Tessie. " Mrs. Hutchinson said, grinning, "Wouldn't have me leave my dishes in the sink, now, would you, Joe?" and soft laughter ran through the crowd as the people stirred back into position after Mrs. Hutchinson's arrival. This creates what type of mood?

lightheartedness

Understanding plot and how the story functions and unfolds is critical in further developing ___.

overall reading comprehension, reading ability, reading skills (all of the above)

On the most basic level, the __________ is what happens in the story.

plot

Fill in the blank to correctly finish the statement below. In the _______________, the story has been brought to a conclusion and the conflict is resolved.

resolution

As the townspeople are talking about the lottery and the roll is called to ensure everyone is present, the people ready themselves to draw slips of paper for the lottery. These events are all part of the ___.

rising action

The Rising Action is the key events that move the story along and ultimately lead to the climax.

rising action

A story with a twist or surprise ending is an example of what?

situational irony

Let's look once again at "The Most Dangerous Game." At the conclusion of the story, Rainsford, the one hunted all throughout the story, has become the hunter, coming after Zaroff in his bed chamber. This is a classic example of what?

situational irony

The shocking, unexpected conclusion of "The Lottery" in which the "winner" actually gets death by stoning is a prime example of ___.

situational irony

With unexpected endings or unexpected reactions by characters, __________________ can be used to create humor but also can reflect tragedy.

situational irony

As the names of the townspeople are called and the papers are drawn from the black box, the reader can see people's facial expressions and hear the characters' conversations. During this process, all of these expressions are present EXCEPT what?

sorrow

Based on the very first paragraph, what type of scene and setting is established in the exposition? Select all that apply.

sunny, bright, and warm

Which of the following best represents the idea that the lottery is a long-standing tradition that has not been altered despite the lapse of time?

the fact that old man warner has participated for 77 years

What seems so very wrong and backward about the following? "Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to pick it up with both hands and turned to Mrs. Dunbar. "Come on," she said. "Hurry up." Mrs. Dunbar had small stones in both hands" Choose the best answer.

they were preparing to stone their own friend

Both short stories and longer stories, such as novels, contain plot.

true

Irony is a device used in literature that looks at the difference between what is expected versus the actual outcome.

true

Consider the short story "The Most Dangerous Game." In a conversation between General Zaroff and Rainsford, Zaroff claims, "I have electricity. We try to be civilized here." Based on the context of the quote, where Zaroff has just explained to Rainsford that he captures and hunts humans, identify the type of irony presented here.

verbal irony

In today's age the term, "lottery" has a positive connotation among our society. In other words, the word "lottery" has become associated with a positively-desired result or outcome for most of the general population. Yet, in the story "The Lottery" the exact opposite is true. This is an example of what?

verbal irony

The use of sarcasm is this type of irony.

verbal irony

When a character means the opposite of what he is really saying, this is _________________.

verbal irony

When analyzing the setting, it is important to look at both where and _______ the story takes place.

when