The meter used from the poem 'The Aim' was the iambic tetrameter.
Which story are you referring to here?
Answer:
this
Explanation:
First, Old Man Warner actually believes that the Lottery is good for the town. Twice he calls young people a "pack of fools," for even considering doing away with the Lottery. Tied to this point, he is a very traditional man. To change tradition is sacrilegious.
I would say false. It dates much further than that. Although the actual published copy was released in the 1800's, the story had been around for decades prior.