Lit Devices Chapter 1
The sycamore leaves whispered in a little night breeze.
Personification
What does George think life could be like if he didn't have Lennie?
He says that life would be a lot easier.
Why are George and Lennie different from other ranch workers?
Answers may vary
"...dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws" is an example of this:
Metaphor
What happened in Weed?
George and Lennie were run out of Weed after Lennie touched a girl's dress and frightened her.
When will Lennie get to tend the rabbits that he keeps talking about?
When they achieve their American dream
"A water snake slipped along on the pool, its head held up like a little periscope.” This line is an example of:
Simile
What is George and Lennie's American Dream?
George and Lennie want to own their own land and not be dependent on anyone else for an income.
What do we know about Aunt Clara?
Answers may vary
"The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose. Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, and wide, sloping shoulders"
This is an example of:
Characterization
What was in Lennie's pocket and what did George do to it?
A dead mouse and George threw it
What does George ask Lennie to remember if he gets into trouble?
To hide in the brush and wait for him to come
"Slowly, like a terrier who doesn't want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again" This is an example of:
Simile
How does George respond when Lennie says that he can leave him and find a cave?
He tells Lennie that he wants him to stay.
What does George want Lennie to remember when they meet the boss at the new ranch?
To stand there and not to say a word