Please read the text below. It is a short story, The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson.

The Lottery

From what we have recently discussed in class, please consider the following question and answer in a 300-word response. Does Joyce here successfully write a descriptive story? Why or why not? Consider the three main components which we have been discussing: narrative focus, dominant impression and concrete, specific language.

The objective of this exercise is to further identify and assess the key components in successful descriptive writing.

The deadline for this Wiki is Friday, 18th February at 3pm. Remember, if you choose to post your first response on Thursday after 4pm you will receive no feedback.