Vocabulary & Literary Devices in 'Of Mice and Men' Chapters 1-2
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Mollify
To calm or soothe
Mimic
To imitate
Brusque
Blunt in speech
Apprehensive
Anxious or fearful about the future
Stake
A share or claim in something
Recumbent
Lying down
Debris
Scattered fragments
Morose
Gloomy
Pugnacious
Eager to fight
Derogatory
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
Direct Characterization
Author directly tells the reader what a character is like.
Indirect Characterization
Author shows traits through actions, dialogue, or other characters' reactions.
S.T.E.A.L Acronym
S = Speech, T = Thoughts, E = Effects on Others, A = Actions, L = Looks
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Mood
Emotional atmosphere the author creates for the reader.
Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject.
Idiom
Phrase whose meaning cannot be interpreted literally.
Setting
The time and place in which a story takes place.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces.
Themes
Central ideas or messages in a literary work.
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