Literary Devices
“He felt the stroke like an electric shock.”
Allusion
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Simile
“‘You get away from me. It ain’t the first fella you killed, neither.’”
Winfield
Rose of Sharon
Uncle Tom
Al
Rose of Sharon
"I wisht they could see it...Been trying' to start a union...An' then them vigilantes bust it up...French Revolution—all them fellas that figured her out got their heads chopped off. Always that way...Jus' as natural as rain.” What is the purpose of the allusion?
Foreshadowing migrants going down a similar path
Describing the French Revolution
Casy is validating his statement
Embody the chaos that is going on with migration
Option 1
What does Tom do as a result of his crime?
Goes into hiding
He turns himself in
Get drunk
Goes to find Connie
What theme does Ma represent (BEST answer)?
Strength
Selfishness
Patriarchy
Unity
Unity
“Tom could hear the whisper of water against the grasses in the irrigation ditch.”
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Juxtaposition
Personification
“‘You fellas don’ know what you’re doin’. You’re helpin’ to starve kids.’”
Tom
Pa
Al
Casy
Casy
"You fellas don't know what you're a-doin'." What is the symbolism of Casy saying this?
Emphasizes that Casy knows more than others about what’s going on
Echoing Christ's words, highlights Casy's symbolic role as a martyr
Symbolizes Casy’s understanding of the world, as he was a preacher
Informs the audience of Casy’s religious beliefs and his teachings
Option 2
Who dies in this Chapter?
Rose of Sharon
Winfield
Casy
Grampa
Casy
What theme does Casy using his beliefs to lead the strike represent?
Community
Humanity
Unity
Religion
“‘French Revolution—all them fellas that figgered her out got their heads chopped off…’”
Allusion
Alliteration
Anaphora
Allegory
Allusion
“‘You ain’t goin’. We’re a-takin you. Al, you back the truck against the door. Now, I got it figgered out…’”
Cop
Tom
Ma
Al
Ma
“‘Tom leaped silently. He wrenched the club free. The first time he knew he had missed and struck a shoulder but the second time his crushing blow found the head, and as the heavy man sank down, three more blows found his head. The lights danced about. Tom stood over the prostrate man.’” What is the purpose of the sentence-length variation?
To create a sense of excitement
To narrate how Tom killed the man
To emphasize why he is so violent
To show how Tom’s actions are spontaneous and without thought
Option 4
Who was the first to spot Tom’s injuries after he returned to the tents?
Uncle Tom
Ma
Al
Pa
Ma
What theme does Tom present when he decides to commit a crime? (BEST answer)
Righteousness
Humanity
Selfishness
Community
Righteousness
“A dog trotted out, sniffing and snorting, and moved slowly around the Joad truck.”
Assonance
Allusion
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
“‘Now you jus’ forget me, Ma. I’ll take me a blanket…You can bring me some bread or potatoes, or mush, an’ just leave it there. I’ll come get it.’”
Ruthie
Noah
Rose of Sharon
Tom
Tom
“‘A thin blade of moon was low in the sky toward the west, and the long cloud of the milky way trailed clearly overhead. Tom’s feet sounded softly on the dusty road, a dark path against the yellow stubble. He put his hands in his pockets and trudged along toward the main gate.’” Steinbeck’s vivid imagery functions to:
Foreshadow the crime he will commit
Depict the peace that the Joad family has
Highlight Tom’s determination to find out what is going on
Describe Tom’s boredom and dislike of the Joad’s current situation
Option 1
Why did Tom sneak out at night?
To steal food for the family
To fix the truck that broke down
To find out more about the strikes
To use the bathroom
To find out more about the strikes
What is the central theme of this chapter? (BEST answer)
a) Greed and inhumanity
b) Family and community
c) Dignity and persistence
Greed and inhumanity