Suspense in "The Lady, or the Tiger?"

Question 1

Which element of a morality tale is being described in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The essential conflict of the story is set up.

Question 2

What is the initial conflict?

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✔ Anyone placed in the arena gets either married or killed.; Anyone placed in the arena gets either married or killed.; Her lover is in the arena, and she is jealous of the girl he might have to marry.; The reader never finds out.; The princess will either let her love die or let him marry someone else.

Question 3

Think carefully about the elements of a morality tale. Which statement best describes the fundamental moral, or lesson, of “The Lady, or the Tiger?”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The truly selfless person would put the happiness of others before herself.

Question 4

Which strategy is the author using to build suspense in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using point of view to show characters’ thoughts

Question 5

What is the main question the author is building through suspense?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Will the princess choose to let her lover live, or send him to his death?

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