Question
In "The Lottery," how does the fact that boys build a big pile of
stones help create suspense?
(1 point)
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.
stones help create suspense?
(1 point)
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.
Answers
GPT 3.5
The fact that boys build a big pile of stones in "The Lottery" helps create suspense by making the reader wonder why the boys are collecting stones. The reader may question the purpose of the stones and how they will be used in the story, increasing the tension and anticipation as the plot unfolds.