Parts of Speech
What is an adjective?
A describing word.
How does Steinbeck's decision to set the novel, Of Mice and Men, in the 1930s affect the story?
The story reflected the lives of real people during that time (migrant workers seeking jobs amidst the Great Depression/Dust Bowl).
I was surprised when Heather grabbed a prop from the stage during the play's most dramatic ________.
seen or scene
scene
Finish the lyrics to Dua Lipa's song, "Levitating" featuring DaBaby.
Might’ve threw me off, but can’t nobody stop the movement (uh huh)
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I had to lace my shoes for all the blessings I was chasin’ (go)
Might’ve threw me off, but can’t nobody stop the movement (uh huh)
Let’s go, left foot, right foot, levitatin’ (c’mon)
Pop stars (go), Dua Lipa with DaBaby
I had to lace my shoes for all the blessings I was chasin’ (go)
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects other words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
Why did Steinbeck give Lennie and George the dream of owning their own farm?
In woodworking class, my teacher said to make our surface into a perfect _________.
plane or plain
Finish the lyrics to ABBA's song, "Dancing Queen."
Anybody could be that guy
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With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of a noun.
Why does Steinbeck include the metaphor of Candy's dog?
Readers can understand Candy's character better through the dog metaphor. We learn of Candy's fears and insecurities on the farm, and how the other men value him.
When her older sister agreed to _______ her on how to dress for the party, Taylor knew she was in good hands.
advice or advise
advise
Finish the lyrics to Neil Diamond's song, "Sweet Caroline."
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
_________________________
But now I
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I
What is an adverb?
A word that modifies or describes a verb or adjective.
Why did Steinbeck give everyone a name but Curley's why?
During the 1930s, women's roles included tending to the children and making meals. A name gives significant and distinction to a character, and that was stripped away from Curley's wife when her name was excluded from the readers.
What is the difference between "idle" and "idol"?
Idle means “not moving” or “inactive.”
Idol refers to an object that is admired or worshipped.
Finish the lyrics to Dan + Shay's song, "10,000 Hours" featuring Justin Bieber.
Do you miss the road that you grew up on?
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When you think about your forever now
Do you think of me?
Do you miss the road that you grew up on?
Did you get your middle name from your grandma?
When you think about your forever now
Do you think of me?
What is an interjection?
An abrupt remark that conveys a strong feeling or emotion.
Steinbeck ends the novel with Slim talking to George, but the movie ends with a memory montage of George and Lennie. What thoughts/messages are we left with for the book ending vs the movie ending?
Slim comforts George because he understands their relationship (book ending). George appreciated and cared for Lennie's friendship (movie ending).
What is the difference between "among" and "between"?
Among is for two or more persons/things.
Between is for only two persons/things.
Finish the lyrics to Engelbert Humperdinck's song, "A Man Without Love."
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Knowing that it's ________________
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love
Every day I wake up, then I start to break up
Knowing that it's cloudy above
Every day I start out, then I cry my heart out
Lonely is a man without love