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When was the book written?
1937
What is a Motif?
A motif is a repeated pattern—an image, sound, word, or symbol that comes back again and again within a particular story
What is Pathos?
the power of a person, situation, piece of writing, or work of art to cause feelings of sadness, especially because people feel sympathy
What is an epitome?
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
What is a kinaesthetic writing style?
a type of imagery that describes the actions and movements of people or objects
What is Juxtaposition
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
How does Lennie and George contrast in the novel?
Lennie is large physically imposing but has a soft personality and has a very bad memory he is also not very intelligent on the flip side George is small smart witted and has a good memory.
What is George and Lennie’s dream?
George and Lennie’s dream is to own a house and have lots of little rabbits going around.
How does Steinbeck create tension with the description of nature in chapter 1?
In chapter 1 Steinbeck created tension through the nature by subtly increasing the use of tense language and phrases in each of the 5 descriptive sections.
What is anaphora?
the repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, clauses, or poetic lines
What is equilibrium?
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies
What is a Ranch?
a farm, usually large, devoted to the breeding and raising of cattle, sheep, or horses on rangeland
