In the book the lottery, the description of the lottery in paragraph 1 is meant to make the reader feel -B. that the lottery is a pleasant tradition.
"The Lottery" is a short story by Shirley Jackson, and the description of the lottery in the first paragraph is meant to create an atmosphere of normalcy and tradition. The seemingly ordinary details about the weather, the time of year, and the small town setting may initially make the reader feel that the lottery is a pleasant tradition (option B).
However, as the story progresses, the true and shocking nature of the lottery is revealed, challenging the reader's initial assumptions. So, the correct answer may depend on how one interprets the evolving tone of the story, but option B is a reasonable interpretation based on the initial description.
In the book the lottery, the description of the lottery in paragraph 1 is meant to
make the reader feel -
A. suspicious about the true meaning of the lottery.
B. that the lottery is a pleasant tradition.
O C. certain something bad will happen.
D. that the lottery is very important.