Literary Terms
A reference to a historical figure, place or event.
This is animal that Lennie dreams of taking care of on their future dream farm.
What are rabbits?
These are the two main characters in the book Of Mice and Men.
Who are George and Lenny?
This is the setting (2 things) of the novel.
What is on a farm in California around 1930s or 1940st?
This character flirts with all the men on the farm.
Who is Curley's wife?
This is the point of view when the author tells the story and uses the word "I".
What is first person?
This is the name of the aunt that took care of Lennie.
Who is Aunt Claire?
This is the game the men play in the bunk house to pass time.
What is a game of cards?
This is why they shot Candy's dog.
What is the dog was getting old and suffering?
This character has a busted back because he was kicked by a horse.
Who is Crooks?
An organizational device used in literature to present action that occurred before current (present) time of the story.
What is a flashback?
This is the number of days this story takes place.
What is over 3 days?
This is the point of view of this story where the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters.
What is 3rd person omniscient?
Cold, wet leaves floating on moss-colored water is an example of this literary device.
What is imagery?
Who is Lennie?
This is a great exaggeration to emphasize strong feelings.
What is a hyperbole?
This began with the stock market crashing, workers lost their jobs and families fell into poverty.
What is the Great Depression?
Lenny and George are know as this because they are the two main characters and viewed as the 'Good Guys".
What is a protagonist?
This is how Lennie reacts when Crooks begin to tell Lennie that George might never come back.
What is Lennie getting scared, upset and stands up to Crooks almost getting physical?
This character was introduced once at the beginning of the novel, but we have not heard from since.
Who is the boss?
Human characteristics are given to non-human animals, objects, or ideas.
What is personification?
Friendships, the American Dream, Hopes and Dreams, Dignity and Pride, Loneliness, and Racial Prejudice are all examples of this.
What are different themes in the book Of Mice and Men?
This is the character who shot Candy's dog.
Who is Carlson?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. (ex. Peter, Piper, Picked, Peppers)
What is Alliteration?
This is the character that wants to invest money in the farm with George and Lennie.
Who is Candy?