OMAM Theme
The theme of _______often represent aspirations, desires, or ideals that characters strive for, whether consciously or unconsciously.
Dreams
Curly is always ready for a fight. He is.....
pugnacious
This character is the physically strongest of them all....
Lennie
A mobile person who seeks work and dresses poorly (often wearing a mobile sack of some kind) could be stereotyped as a....
hobo
Another word for argument.
Claim
The theme of______is a cornerstone of literature, exploring the bonds that connect people through trust, loyalty, and mutual support. It often reflects the complexities of human relationships and serves as a lens to examine personal growth, conflict, and the nature of love and camaraderie.
Friendship
He stared morosely at the girl he loved. Morose means what....
Sad, unhappy
This character dreams of their chance at being "in the pictures..."
Curley's Wife
Because of the color of his skin, Crooks experienced....
Racism
Every paragraph starts and ends with these....
Claims and conclusions
The theme of _____is a central and compelling aspect of literature, reflecting the dynamics of control, influence, and authority. ______can be explored in various forms, such as political, social, personal, or supernatural. It often drives conflict, reveals character motivations, and highlights moral dilemmas.
Power
Alienation is....
seperation of someone from some aspect of their nature or from society
This character is often left out of activities on the ranch. He reads to pass by time.
Crooks
Empathy is....
Seeing the world through another's eyes, puting yourself in someone elses shoes, understanding how others feel.
This sentence requires you provide context, a signal phrase, and an in text citation.
Evidence Sentences
Characters experiencing _________are often portrayed as introspective, vulnerable, or yearning for connection. This theme can shape a character's motivations, behaviors, and decisions, driving the plot forward.
Loneliness
He was bemused by the fact that there was no school tomorrow. Bemused means....
Excited
This character is well respected by everyone on the ranch.
Slim
What is the definition of sexism
Discrimination of genders
There are two sentences like this in a 1:2 paragraph....maybe 4 in a 2:4.
Analysis sentences
What are four themes we explored in our timed writes this unit?
Dreams, loneliness, physical strength, power, etc.
Candy's dog and Lennie both experienced....
Euthanasia
A character who wears heeled boots...
Curley
Reverently mean....
with respect
This sentence shows up in the 2nd half of a 2:4 paragraph but does not exist in 1:2 paragraphs.
Sub Claim