Exploring Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

What is the primary focus of Mrs. Van's introduction?

• Explaining the plot of 'The Lottery'

• Talking about her favorite books

• Introducing herself and the topic of 'The Lottery'

• Discussing the technical setup

What does Mrs. Van ask students to rate in the chat?

• Their understanding of the plot

• Their favorite character

• Their favorite part of the story

• Their opinion on the story from 1 to 5

What is the climax of 'The Lottery' according to Mrs. Van?

• When Tessie Hutchinson draws the black dot

• When the children pick up stones

• When the families gather

• When the box is set up

What does the black box symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

• A new beginning

• A treasure chest

• A family heirloom

• Tradition and its dangers

What literary device does Mrs. Van use to describe the names in 'The Lottery'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

What are the linking verbs commonly used in absolute phrases?

• is and are

• being and having

• was and were

• do and does

In 'The Lottery', who represents the voice of reason?

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

• Mr. Adams

• Mrs. Hutchinson

What is one of the main themes discussed in 'The Lottery'?

• The benefits of tradition

• The importance of family

• The danger of tradition

• The joy of winning

Why does the teacher emphasize the use of strong grammar and vocabulary?

• To impress friends

• To confuse readers

• To gain credibility and be more persuasive

• To make writing longer

What does the teacher suggest about the fairness of the lottery in the story?

• It is unfair to everyone

• It is fair because everyone agrees

• It is fair on the surface but unfair at its core

• It is completely fair