“The lottery” "There was a great deal of fussing to be done..." Why would this statement be considered ironic?
a. the postmaster has on a clean shirt
b. the heads of the family gather
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c. the box is falling apart and there is never a consistent ritual.
d. Mr. Summer is proper and important.

What are the purposes of a prologue in a play? 1) to provide information about the inner thoughts and feelings of a character 2) to set the mood and tone of the play and provide background information 3) to provide information about how the stage should be set and what props are needed 4) to give some insight into the relationships among different characters 5) to provide a hint to the audience about what will happen later in the play