Grammar
What is the simplest definition of a complex sentence? (Use the two fundamental clauses in your answer.)
A complex sentence is at least 1 independent clause combined with at least 1 dependent clause.
Which of the two main characters of the novel was the shortest?
George
Define Tone
The attitude of the writer presented through their writing.
What word fits this definition:
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Imagery
What is the difference between a independent and dependent clause?
An independent clause forms a 'complete thought'. In other words, it is a stand alone sentence.
A dependent clause is an incomplete thought. It does not stand alone.
What were the three living things Lennie killed?
Mouse, puppy, and Curley's Wife.
Mood
Name this figurative device:
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Personification
What is the function of a semicolon?
It is used to connect two independent clauses. Typically ones that benefit from being paired.
What gun did George use to kill Lennie (in the novel)?
Luger
What is connotation?
An idea or feeling that comes with a word along with it's normal definition. I.e. "bad" vs "horrific"
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech where contradictory terms are put in conjunction. (Epic loss, a humblebrag)
Independent or dependent:
I would guess that Chris likes apples.
Independent.
What was the name of the character who showed Slim the magazine in the bunkhouse?
Whit
1. Tony sprinted to the grocery store.
2. Tony hustled to the grocery store.
3. Tony hurried to the grocery store.
1. Tony sprinted to the grocery store.
"Sprinted" is the fastest human motion, the most energy, and usually used to reflect great urgency or a sense of franticness.
Name this figurative device:
A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa
Synecdoche
Where is the error in this sentence and what is the correction?
When I came into class and there was a CSA; I was livid.
That semicolon should be a comma.
It is said that Slim could whip what off the hindquarters of a mule?
A fly
Spell the word I'm about to say.
It means: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.
Onomatopoeia.