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OF MICE & MEN REVIEWTakenotes youwill thankyourself later!
SYMBOLISMSymbolism A person,place, or thing thatrepresents somethingelse. For example, inliterature, a symbolmay represent anidea, theme, orcharacter
SYMBOLS #1Crooks’s bare light bulb Meaning Lonliness,isolation, weakness Explanation The lightbulb is as solitary (alone)and as weak as Crooks.
SYMBOLS #2Candy’s dog Meaning weakness Explanation Candy’s dog isviewed as too old anduseless to be allowed to live
SYMBOLS #3The Boss’s spurs Meaning power Explanation The bosscan afford showy,expensive spurs while theranch hands cannot
SYMBOLS #4Red Slippers with OstrichFeathers Meaning sex appeal Explanation The redcolor and feathers aredesigned to attract men.
SYMBOLS #5Curly’s hair (tight curls) Meaning anger Explanation Curly’shair is as tightly coiledas his temper.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGESimile A direct comparisonusing like or as– The hail pounded onthe roof like hundredsof hammers.Metaphor An indirectcomparison without usinglike or as– A banner of colorannounced the end ofthe rain.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #1“A water snake slipped along on thepool, its head up like a periscope.” Figure of Speech simile The comparison is between asnake and periscope or a snakeand a submarine
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #2“He’s (Lennie’s) just like alittle kid, ain’t he.” Figure of Speech simile The comparison isbetween Lennie and achild
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #3George warns Lennie that Curley’s wife is a “rattrap if I ever seen one.” Figure of Speech metaphor The comparison is between Curly’s wife and arat-trap
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #4“Slim moved withmajesty He was a jerkline skinner, the prince ofthe ranch.” Figure of Speech metaphor The comparison isbetween Slim and aprince
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #5“The next minute Curley wasflopping like a fish on theline ” Figure of Speech simile The comparison isbetween Curly and a fish
CONFLICTConflict Acharacter confrontsan opposing force. The charactersmust “fight” forwhat they want orneed There are 5 typesof conflict.
CONFLICT #1CHARACTER VS.CHARACTER A character or charactersface a problem with oneor more characters in thestory.– George vs. Lennie
CONFLICT #2CHARACTER VS. SELF A character faces aphysical or emotionalstruggle–George’s desire to teaseLennie vs. his guilt aboutmistreating Lennie
CONFLICT #3CHARACTER VS. SOCIETY One or more characters face a problem with apart of society (government, laws, traditions,etc.)– Lennie vs. the law
CONFLICT #4CHARACTER VS. NATURE One or more charactersface a problem with aforce of nature.– Candy vs. old ageand death
CONFLICT #5CHARACTER VS.FATE One or morecharacters face aproblem with aforce such asfate, God, or luck George vs. life asa hired ranchworker.
LITERARY TERMS #1 Characters the individuals ina story or play. Characterization the processby which the writer reveals thepersonality of a character. Climax the moment ofhighest dramatic intensity inthe story; also known as theturning point.
LITERARY TERMS #2 Conflict the central partof the plot; it is thestruggle between twoopposing forces. Foreshadowing the termfor the hints and clues thata writer uses to indicatewhat might happen later ina story. Plot the series of eventsthat make up a story.
LITERARY TERMS #3 Point of View the author’s choice of a narrator;the voice in a story. Resolution the ending of a story or final part ofthe plot. Rising Action the events of the story that leadup to the climax.
LITERARY TERMS #4 Scope the element of a novel that allows thewriter to expand his use of such elements ascharacters, themes, plot lines, etc. Setting the time and place of a story.
LITERARY TERMS #5 Suspense theanxiety or excitementa reader feels aboutwhat might happen ina story; keeps thereader interested. Theme the mainidea of a story, theauthor’s message.
Tomorrow’s Exam [worth 100points]1.2.3.4.5.6.7.14 Matching Questions Literary Terms15 True/False Questions Plot14 Multiple Choice Questions Plot1 Essay Question [12 total];your choice5 Symbolism Questions Choose an appropriatemeaning from word bank andexplain your choice5 Figurative LanguageQuestions Choose simile ormetaphor and explain yourchoice5 Conflict Questions Give anexample of each type of conflict
OF MICE & MEN REVIEW Take notes you will thank yourself later! SYMBOLISM Symbolism A person, place, or thing that represents something else. For example, in literature, a symbol may represent an idea, theme, or character. SYMBOLS #1 Crooks's bare light bulb Meaning Lonliness,
