The title for ''The Lottery'' is misleading because it has a positive connotation. It is misleading because it leads the readers to think that this story is about a lottery that will benefit you. The author would want to trick the readers because then the reader won't expect the plot twist to happen.
The title, "The Lottery" tricks the reader into thinking that the story will be related to the winning of money. But instead, the "winner" of the lottery is stoned to death (this is a long time ago). The author would want to trick the reader to make sure that they don't guess the entire plot from the beginning, therefore making the story less interesting.
