The literary device represented in the statement about Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is suspense. The gradual revelation of the purpose of the lottery creates a sense of unease and anticipation throughout the story, culminating in a shocking ending.
Use the statement about Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" to answer the question.
Members of a town gather together and draw slips of paper from a box. The author does not indicate why the people draw the slips or their ominous meaning until the end of the story.
Which literary device does this represent?
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imagery
imagery
suspense
suspense
flashback
flashback
humor
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