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

The story is primarily developed through the use of

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

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

The story most strongly suggests that human nature includes a capacity for...

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.”

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:

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).

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

IRONY: “‘Personally, I think it’s right here on the premises.’ / ‘Probably right under our very noses.’”

The contrast between Mary's calm, pregnant appearance and her violent act is an example of:

The detailed description of the cozy living room in the opening paragraph establishes a tone of...

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