In “The Lottery,” how does the fact that boys build a big pile of stones help create suspense?
A. The reader wonders why the boys build a big pile of stones.
B. The reader knows that the pile contains smooth stones of various sizes.
C. The reader knows that the boys also have stones in their pockets.
D. The reader understands that the pile contains many stones.
A. The reader wonders why the boys build a big pile of stones.
The fact that the boys are building a big pile of stones without knowing the purpose of the pile creates suspense as the reader is left wondering what the stones will be used for and what significance they hold in the upcoming events of the story.