Which literary terms can you find in use in “The Story of an Hour”?

First, make sure you have reviewed feedback on the Week 1 Practice Quiz. Follow these steps:
Click the quiz link in the class.
Click “Review.”
View graded quiz. Feedback for questions can be found underneath your individual responses.
Next, reflect on your quiz results and reflect on them in your main response. Were there any terms or concepts that you weren’t familiar with? What term(s) did you miss? Which of the terms did you find most confusing or difficult to understand, and why?
Finally, respond to at least 2 of the following prompts:
Using a term (or terms) you missed on the quiz, apply it to one of our readings this week (“The Story of an Hour” or “The Lottery”). How is the author using this device? Quote at least one specific example from the literature (correctly using MLA Format) and discuss.
How does Jackson’s use of symbolism add to “The Lottery”? Could the story be stripped of its symbolism and retain its meaning? Why or why not?
Which literary terms can you find in use in “The Story of an Hour”? How are they being used? Use examples from the text to illustrate your answer.
Your completed response should be at least 300 words in length. Research is not called for in this activity, but if outside sources are used, they must be documented correctly in MLA format.

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