Question

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 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 understands that the pile contains many stones.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

All of these factors contribute to creating suspense because it is unclear why the boys are gathering so many stones and what they will be used for during the lottery. This builds tension and anticipation for the reader as they wait to see how the stones will be utilized in the story.