OMaM Comprehension
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
Literary Terms
Characterization
MEAT Paragraphs
100
Name three places/times in which the story takes place.
What are California, the Great Depression, and a ranch (etc).
100
to combine
What is amalgamate.
100
a warning or indication of a future event
What is foreshadowing
100
Describe Lennie's looks.
What is large, strong, wearing a hat, overalls, etc.
100
What does MEAT stand for?
What are My claim, Evidence, Analysis, and Transition/Close
200
Lennie and George had to flee this town.
What is Weed.
200
No longer used or useful.
What is antiquated.
200
Name one event that foreshadows Lennie's death.
What are Candy's dog's death or George's desire to be free of Lennie
200
Describe Curley's Wife's actions.
What are flirtatious, friendly, talkative, threatening, etc.
200
Which section of a MEAT paragraph requires you to cite sources?
The evidence section.
300
Name three things that Lennie killed.
What are a mouse, a puppy, and Curley's Wife.
300
to waste time, to dawdle
What is dally
300
Name three themes from Of Mice and Men.
What are friendship, the American Dream, and the Great Depression
300
What does STEAL stand for?
What are Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks
300
Which section of a MEAT paragraph requires you to connect your claim to evidence?
The analysis section.
400
Who shoots Candy's dog?
Who is Carlson.
400
caricature
an exaggerated portrayal of one's features
400
Define "theme."
What is the topic or subject of a piece of writing
400
Describe Curley's effect on others
He makes people nervous, annoyed, afraid, etc.
400
Name two things you cannot do in formal writing.
Use contractions, use "you" or "I."
500
Why did Lennie break Curley's hand?
Lennie holds on tightly to things when he's frightened.
500
beleaguer
to harass or besiege by encircling
500
Name three elements that connect to the theme of friendship in Of Mice and Men.
(accept logical responses)
500
Describe Lennie's speech.
His speech is child-like, often repeats phrases, etc.
500
What is the function of a transition?
A transition sums up what has already been written, and guides the reader to the next point.
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