Question

The Lottery (in our perception) usually improves our life somehow, in which we get some kind of reward; however in this story, the 'winner' of the lottery gets stoned to death. Since the opposite of what is said ('the lottery') is meant. What literary device is this?

Answer 1

The literary device used in this story is irony.

Step-by-step explanation:

The literary device used in this story is irony. Irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. In this case, the reader expects the winner of the lottery to receive a reward, but instead, they are stoned to death. This creates a sense of surprise and shock.