The literary device represented in the statement about Shirley Jackson's short story “The Lottery” is suspense. The author builds tension by withholding the true meaning and outcome of the drawing until the very end of the story, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation.
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 very end of the story. 4. Which literary device does this represent? (1 point)
flashback flashback humor humor suspense suspense imagery
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