Which of the following lines from “The Raven” best illustrates how the author’s word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem?
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“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,”
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,”
“Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,”
“Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;”
“Nothing further then he uttered, not a feather then he fluttered—”
“Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;” This line best illustrates how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the poem. The use of the words "doubting," "dreaming," and "dared" evoke a sense of mystery, uncertainty, and fear, contributing to the dark and ominous mood of the poem. Additionally, the repetition of the "d" sound in these words creates a sense of foreboding and adds to the overall eerie tone of the poem.
In “The Lottery,” how does the fact that boys build a big pile of stones help create suspense?
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The reader wonders why the boys build a big pile of stones.
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 pile contains smooth stones of various sizes.
The reader knows that the boys also have stones in their pockets.
The reader knows that the boys also have stones in their pockets.
The reader understands that the pile contains many stones.
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 understanding the purpose or reasoning behind it creates suspense for the reader. The mysterious and unexplained actions of the boys contribute to the overall sense of unease and anticipation in the story, leaving the reader questioning the significance of the pile of stones and what it might foreshadow.
Which of the following quotes from “The Lottery” best illustrates the story’s theme that following tradition blindly can be hazardous?
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“She snatched a paper out and held it behind her.”
“She snatched a paper out and held it behind her.”
“'Bill,' Mr. Summers said, and Bill Hutchinson reached into the box and felt around, bringing his hand out at last with the slip of paper in it.”
“'Bill,' Mr. Summers said, and Bill Hutchinson reached into the box and felt around, bringing his hand out at last with the slip of paper in it.”
“Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones.”
“Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones.”
“You'll have to go ahead and I'll catch up with you.”
“Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones.”
This quote best illustrates the story's theme that following tradition blindly can be hazardous. It shows how the villagers continue to carry out the dangerous and deadly tradition of the lottery, even though they have forgotten the original purpose of certain rituals and symbols. This highlights the mindless adherence to tradition without questioning the reasoning behind it, ultimately leading to harmful consequences.
Choose the correct type of person for the blank in the following.
Many horror and suspense stories such as “The Lottery” use stereotypical _____ instead of complex individuals because readers readily relate to them.
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archetypes
archetypes
foils
foils
stock characters
stock characters
unreliable narrators