authors use various writing techniques and devices to better their story. From onomatopoeia, and similes, to mood and setting, these devices are what make the stories we read astounding. Atmosphere specifically is imperative to a great writing piece as it is prevalent throughout the entire story. From the first three words to the last three words, the reader is focused on the mood they are interpreting from the storyline. In “The Lottery” written by Shirley Jackson, the mood is what makes the story so
Different literary devices are used to make books and stories more descriptive and interesting. In Shirley Jackson’s short stories, “The Lottery,” and, “The Possibility of Evil,” she uses these literary devices in her writing. There are several examples of her using irony, imagery, and tone . Shirley Jackson uses these words to improve her short stories and to make them more fascinating for the reader. One example of irony in “The Possibility of Evil” is that throughout most of the short story
Shirley Jackson is to be considered one of the best authors of the 1900’s. Her style of writing reeled in readers from all different ages. She can be creepy, hilarious, and inspiring to the eyes that see her words. In Shirley Jackson’s short story, The Lottery, she keeps the reader on the edge of their seat wanting to continue reading beyond the final word. She uses literary devices to shape her story to grab her readers attention all throughout the story. By using these literary devices, Shirley
Shirley Jackson’s comparisons Many times, literature is used to teach a lesson or theme. In Shirley Jackson’s short stories, “The Lottery” and “The Possibility of Evil”, irony and connotative diction are both used in similar ways in both short stories to keep the reader guessing ,even though, the change in mood is different in both stories. In both stories, the protagonists both suffer terrible fates for unfortunate events. Therefore, connotative diction, irony, and mood are all used to effect
of when you hear about a lottery? I thought someone would win money. “The Lottery” is written by Shirley Jackson. It is based on a small town in 1948. I like “The Lottery” because you think you know what's going to happen but the opposite happens. We tend to think tradition is always good, but sometimes traditions are bad. Shirley Jackson uses different literary devices such as foreshadowing, irony, and tone. Shirley Jackson uses foreshadowing in her story. The Lottery is a bad thing because
Shirley Jackson is known for her creative writing and plot twisting stories such as “The Possibility of Evil” and “The Lottery”. Jackson always finds a way to leave the reader somewhat confused and wanting to read more. In both of these stories it is a small town where everyone knows one another but something about each of these towns isn't right. In “The Lottery” it turns out that each year, one family, then individual from that family is chosen to be stoned to death for a sacrifice. Then in “The
throw an unexpected twist as the end. Shirley Jackson is no exception. In the short stories “The Lottery” and “The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson both take twist that the reader doesn’t expect. In “The Lottery” a small town gathers to draw a winner; however Tessie Hutchinson is not delighted to be the winner. Also in “The Possibility of Evil” another small town has an unexpected villain who resides on Pleasant St. Shirley Jackson uses literary devices to depict twist at the end of her short
with an ending that in someway either teaches the main character a lesson, or the reader themselves. Jackson acts as a master of literary devices, as she navigates the reader through intense scenes that evoke an emotional response to the experiences of the main character. In the short stories, “The Possibility of Evil” and “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, she used the same three literary devices to grasp the reader’s attention from beginning to end. In “The Possibility of Evil” Miss Adela Strangeworth
In the fictional short stories, “The Possibility of Evil” and “The Lottery”, by a notorious author, Shirley Jackson, the tables turn on female protagonists, who least expect it. Shirley Jackson makes a spin on her stories by using specific literary devices such as, connotative diction, imagery, and irony. Shirley Jackson’s, “The Lottery”, permits readers to think that the story will be joyous based on the title. The word “lottery” connotatively has a good outlook; usually, it means a lucky someone
prized possession ruined? Well, Shirley Jackson in her fictional short stories, The Lottery and The Possibility of Evil, uses many literary devices — such as irony, structure, and symbols — to convey these feelings to create a mood of suspense. Shirley Jackson’s works are similar through their structure and use of symbols but they are different because of their uses of irony. Jackson’s works create the same suspense using different types of irony. In The Lottery jackson uses verbal irony in just the