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In the lines, “There was a slow smiling air about her, and about everything she did [...] curiously tranquil. [...] eyes, with their new placid look, seemed larger, darker than before” (1), the narrator characterizes Mary Maloney as
scheming
dangerous
tranquil
upset
What would be a good word to describe the mood of the following passage? “For her, this was always a blissful time of day [...] she [...] was content to sit quietly [...] She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man […]” (1).
lonely
tragic
restless
peaceful
In the lines “When she walked across the room she couldn't feel her feet touching the floor. She couldn't feel anything at all [...] Everything was automatic now-…” (3), it indicates that Mrs. Maloney:
has lost touch with reality.
had a stroke
is comfortable in her current situation
is experiencing morning sickness
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
establish a sense of isolation for Mary.
illustrate the familiarity Mary has with the police officers
create a feeling of ease for the audience.
continue an ongoing struggle within Mary.
“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:
justice
betrayal
life and death
good vs. evil
A central idea of the text is
cops should be offered refreshments while they investigate
lamb is delicious.
people can find happiness by admitting the truth.
appearances can hide dangerous realities or motives.
As used in the passage, “She was just going home with the vegetables […] She put the parcel down on the table and went through into the living room […],” (6) the word PARCEL most nearly means:
stone
envelope
package
book
The story is primarily developed through the use of
stastics
compare and contrast
chronological sequence
detailed examples
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.”
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
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.”
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
IRONY: “‘Personally, I think it’s right here on the premises.’ / ‘Probably right under our very noses.’”
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
IRONY: “‘It’s the old story,’ he said. ‘Get the weapon and you’ve got the man.’”
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
IRONY: “‘Whoever done it, they’re not going to be carrying a thing like that around with them longer than they need.”
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
Which literary device is most evident in the title, "Lamb to the Slaughter," given the events of the story?
Hyperbole, because the event is exaggerated.
Personification, giving the lamb human qualities.
Irony, because the "lamb" is both the victim & murder weapon
Allusion, referencing a famous biblical story.
The contrast between Mary's calm, pregnant appearance and her violent act is an example of:
Onomatopoeia
Situational Irony
Repetition
Simile
The lamb symbolizes Mary Maloney's initial innocence and vulnerability.
true
false
