"Bill, Jr.," said Mr. Summers, and Billy, his face red and his feet too big, nearly knocked over the box as he pulled out a paper. (5) The author visually described Bill Jr.'s facial expression in the quote. Shirley Jackson initially stated that the weather was clear and sunny.” (1) The setting of the story was also an example of imagery. It created a clear contrast to the deadly end of the story where Tessie is warehoused by the other villagers. The images were shown through the village's traditional black box. “The black box became more shabby every year, by now it was no longer completely black but badly chipped along one side to show the original color of the wood, and in some places faded or stained”. (2) More shabby and chipped simplify the fact that the box was in poor condition and had little care. Jackson's use of imagery gives readers a clear description of the reactions that occurred throughout the story. In conclusion, Shirley Jackson used many literary devices throughout the entire story. In "The Lottery" Shirley Jackson uses symbolism, irony, and imagery to attract readers to this story. Other literary devices such as characterization were identified in this story, but the three works were the ones that stood out. The emphasis on religious traditions and symbols makes “The Lottery” one of the darkest and most mysterious