1. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Irony is "the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect" (Google, Definitions). The Lottery takes place on a warm summer's day in June. There are only 300 people in the village, so the lottery takes only two hours. T...
- Word Count: 1400
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School