In the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

why is this community using the lottery ritual at all?

a. it is a form of population control

b. it is just a form of government control/authority

c. it is a type of punishment just for certain families

d. no one remembers why, it is just tradition

In 150 words, explain what northup (in twelve years a slave) could have done to prevent being kidnapped by hamilton and brown.

What does it appear that the speaker of the poem wants to do? caged bird by alicia keys question options: sing be adored by fans be set free from public scrutiny be shared with the whole world

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.