Vocabulary
in a sullen or gloomy manner
morosely
I looked _______ at the claims made in the advertisement, doubting their validity.
skeptically
This literary device gives readers a hint of what is to come in a story.
foreshadowing
How did Lennie get him and George run out of Weed?
He was accused of assaulting a woman. In reality, he just liked the feel of her dress.
done with seriousness or sincerity
earnestly
To ________ the nervous child, the parent gave a warm hug and comforting words.
reassure
Some examples of this are simile, metaphor, allusion, alliteration, and imagery.
figurative language
What was Curley's wife dream and how does she feel daily?
She wanted to be an actress and she is lonely.
to answer back with wit or anger after an accusation
retort
The scientist spent hours _______ the complex mathematical equations required for the experiment.
calculating
True or false: "Friendship" is a good theme for a story.
Because of his race, he isn't allowed into the bunkhouse and he has separately living quarters.
a sense of immense sadness; dissatisfaction
discontent
_______ of the danger approaching from behind, the hiker continued along the trail, oblivious to their surroundings.
unaware
Name four types of conflict in literature.
character vs character, character vs self, character vs technology, character vs nature, character vs society, character vs the supernatural
Why do George and Lennie never get to fulfill their dream?
Lennie kills Curley's wife and George, in turn, kills Lennie (to protect him from the other men).
subside
Despite feeling tired after a long day, the soldier ______ kept watch over the camp through the night.
dutifully
What are the five main plot structure points of a narrative story?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What are two of the subjects covered in Of Mice and Men that several of the characters experience?
The American Dream, Loneliness, Companionship, Prejudice, Injustice, Dreams vs. Reality.