Use a state statement about Shirley Jaxson short story lottery to answer the question
Members of a town gather together, and Josh slips a paper for me a box. The author does not indicate why the people draw the slips or their ominous meaning until the very end of the story.
Which literacy device does this represent?
A Flashback
B humor
C imagery
D suspense
D suspense
This represents the literary device of suspense, as the author builds tension and curiosity by withholding important information until the end of the story. This creates a sense of anticipation and mystery for the reader.