Of Mice and Men

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I. Figurative Language and Stylistic Devices

Read the following excerpts from Of Mice and Men and determine what figurative language or stylistic device is being used.

• “…rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones.” (2) __________
• “…a dove’s wings whistled over the water.” (10) __________
• “We’ll let her [the fire] die down.” (16)__________
• “The sycamore leaves whispered in a little night breeze.” (16)__________

II. Vocabulary

Using a dictionary and context clues, give the definition of each word below. You will see these definitions on your unit test.

• bindle
• brusquely
• debris
• morosely
• mottled
• recumbent

III. Characterization

Look at the descriptions from the text. Identify whom is being discussed and if the description is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

• “The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features.”
• “ [He] dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little splashes.”
• “ ‘Blubberin’ like a baby! Jesus Christ! A big guy like you!”

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Reading guide for OF MICE AND MEN that includes multiple choice and short answer questions.