FlashcardsLamb to the Slaughter Study Questions Flashcards
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This 10-card flashcard set contains study questions for Roald Dahl's short story "Lamb to the Slaughter." Questions address character analysis (Mary's change and pregnancy), literary devices (verbal, situational, and dramatic irony), theme (betrayal), point of view, and title symbolism. Use it for reading comprehension, essay preparation, or classroom discussion in a 12th grade literature course.
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- How does Mary's character change through the story ?
- Describe Mary's life before the murder.
- Betrayal is one of the main themes of the story. Who betrays whom and how?
- The story is full of surprises and unexpected things. Name a few.
- Give examples of verbal and situational ironies in the story.
- What point of view is the story told from and why is is important?
- How is Mary's pregnancy important to the story?
- Why is Patrick's profession important to the story?
- What is "dramatic irony"? Give an example from the story.
- What is the origin and the meaning of the title?
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