In “The Lottery,” how does the fact that boys build a big pile of stones help create suspense?
(1 point)
Responses
The reader wonders why the boys build a big pile of stones.
The reader knows that the pile contains smooth stones of various sizes.
The reader knows that the boys also have stones in their pockets.
The reader understands that the pile contains many stones.
The correct answer is:
The reader wonders why the boys build a big pile of stones.