Modernism/Poetry
Vocab.
Of Mice and Men
Vocab Part 2
Raisin in the Sun
100

__________________is a literary style that was a break from tradition and embraced experimentation and innovation.

Modernism

100

_____________________were a group laws that were created and used from the 1870's- 1960's.

Jim Crow Laws

100

_________________likes to keep Mice in his pocket.

Lennie

100

A ______________ is a piece of furniture that is usually found in a bedroom.

Bureau
100

________________ wants to be a doctor.

Beneatha

200

What was the era in American History that emphasized African American culture and expression?

Harlem Renaissance

200

A simple building used for sleeping that usually houses multiple people is a________________.

Bunkhouse

200

List 2 novels by John Steinbeck

East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, or Grapes of Wrath

200

____________________ means to examine very closely or intently.

Scrutinizing

200

The total amount of insurance money the family was given was_______________.

$10,000

300

Langston Hughes was known for writing poems about_____________________.

The African American Experience/ African American Culture

300

The word vigorously means_______________________.

To do something with great force, energy, intense effort or enthusiasm

300

The only one to actually console George after Lennie's death is___________________.

Slim

300

_______________ is a card game where the goal is to win tricks and points.

Euchre

300

Two Ways Beneatha is different than her family is:

a) She doesn't believe in God

b) has several hobbies

c) wants to be a doctor

d) doesn't want to marry for money

400

Robert Frost was known for writing poems about____________________.

Nature/ Rural areas

400

____________________ means having a large amount of something.

Accumulated

400

List three physical traits/ descriptions of Curley's wife:

a) red painted fingernails

b) red shoes

c) beautiful

d) flirtatious

e) lonely

f) dreamt of going to Hollywood

400

Complacently means_______________

Self- satisfied, unconcerned or unbothered

400

Describe what happens with Walter and the insurance money. 

He gave the money to a friend who was supposed to invest it, but friend disappeared and now over $6,000 is gone, including the money for Beneatha's tuition.

500

William Carlos Williams wanted to make poetry______________________.

Relatable and accessible to the public

500

Assimilate means_______________.

To fully absorb rules or understand ideas or culture; adapting to new customs.

500

____________ really likes drama and tension on the ranch.

Whit

500

A ________________is a small amount of something.

Wisp

500

List 3 Facts about Karl Linder:

1) From the Clybourne Park Association

2) Doesn't want the family to move in

3) Appears friendly

4) Willing to bribe the family so they don't move in