The title "Lamb to the Slaughter" primarily uses which device?

Which literary device is most evident in the title, "Lamb to the Slaughter," given the events of the story?

The lamb symbolizes Patrick Maloney's strength and power over his wife.

IRONY: “At that point, Mary Maloney simply walked up behind him and without any pause she swung the big frozen leg of lamb high in the air and brought it down as hard as she could on the back of his head.”

IRONY: “‘Please eat it. Personally I couldn’t touch a thing, certainly not what’s been in the house when he was here. But it’s all right for you. It’d be a favor to me if you’d eat it up.”

“And I know it’s kind of a bad time to be telling you, but there simply wasn’t any other way. Of course I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after. But there needn’t really be any fuss" shows the THEME of:

Which statement best expresses a central idea of the text?

The lamb symbolizes domestic peace.

IRONY: “‘Whoever done it, they’re not going to be carrying a thing like that around with them longer than they need.”

Which early detail foreshadows Patrick's betrayal/decision to leave Mary?

The language used in “So they left her there while they went about their business, searching the house. Occasionally on of the detectives asked her another question. Sometimes Jack Noonan spoke at her gently as he passed by” (8) serves to

A central idea of the text is

IRONY: “‘Whoever done it, they’re not going to be carrying a thing like that around with them longer than they need.”