Characterization
This word refers to a person who is withdrawn, gloomy, and sullen.
What is morose?
This figure of speech compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
This term refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere created in a passage.
What is mood?
This vocabulary word means "confused, puzzled, or bewildered."
What is bemused?
A hint or clue in a story that suggests events that will happen later
What is foreshadowing?
A character described as "grizzled" most likely has this physical characteristic.
What is grey hair?
This figure of speech states a comparison directly without "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
This word means showing mockery or scornful laughter toward someone or something.
What is derision?
This vocabulary word means to walk with heavy, awkward steps.
What is lumber?
Word choice
What is diction?
This term names a character who contrasts with another character to highlight particular qualities.
This word is used for a recurring theme, symbol, or idea in a work of literature.
What is a motif?
A narrator who reacts "skeptically" is most likely to feel or express this.
What is doubt or disbelief?
This vocabulary word means "to run away quickly with small steps."
What is scuttled?
The character who drives the action of a story forward
What is the protagonist?
This refers to a laborer who carries heavy loads and frequently performs physically demanding work.
What is a swamper?
When two contrasting ideas or images are placed side by side to emphasize differences.
What is juxtaposition?
This vocab word describes speech that is insulting or belittling toward a person or idea.
What is derogatory?
This is a bundle of belongings carried by a traveler (often used in older literature)?
What is a bindle?
The language used by people in a particular region or locale
What is dialect?
The vocabulary word that describes someone who behaves in a bossy, commanding way, often with an air of superiority.
What is imperious?
The difference between a motif and imagery
What is a recurring element or idea and details that appeal to the senses?
A fearful, shrinking-in-retreat reaction
What is cowering?
This word means "deserving of blame; very bad or wrong".
What is reprehensible?
The point of view used in Of Mice and Men
What is third-person omniscient?