What is the effect of the alliteration in 'live offa the fatta the lan'?

The soft, continued 'f'- dream of a softer, easier life, starts small-> big, Soft, continuous 'l' emphasises the hope of a softened, comfortable life

What is the impact of hyperbole in 'Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world'?

It reinforces the theme of isolation and unattainable dreams

What is the impact of the repetition of Lennie's statement 'Tell me about the rabbits, George' throughout the novel.

It shows Lennie's innocence, simple-mindedness & fragility of their dream

What is the effect of the simile in 'Suddenly, Lennie appeared out of the brush...as silently as a creeping bear moves'?

It emphasises Lennie's animalistic nature, large size & foreshadows danger

What does the dream of owning a farm represent for George and Lennie?

An aspiration and desire for independence and security

George - 'I seen guys go around on ranches alone...ain't no good. After a long time they get mean'. Significance?

It foreshadows George killing Lennie and highlights the theme of loneliness

What does Steinbeck's description of the setting at the beginning and end of the novel symbolise?

The inevitable and unchanging nature of fate

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1
What is the effect of the alliteration in 'live offa the fatta the lan'?
Colloquialism shows Lennie's lack of education & working class status
The metaphor 'fat' represents an abundant & comfortable life on their farm
The soft, continued 'f'- dream of a softer, easier life, starts small-> big
Soft, continuous 'l' emphasises the hope of a softened, comfortable life
2
What literary devices are used in 'Lennie covered his face with huge paws and bleated with terror' when Curley attacked?
Simile and juxtaposition
Alliteration and characterisation
Metaphor and onomatopoeia
Foreshadowing and imagery
3
Identify the literary device in 'South of Soledad, the Salinas River drops close to the hillside... runs deep and green'
Imagery and alliteration
Personification and onomatopoeia
Hyperbole and foreshadowing
Symbolism and juxtaposition
4
What is the impact of hyperbole in 'Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world'?
It shows the ranch workers are always happy
It reinforces the theme of isolation and unattainable dreams
It highlight's Lennie and George's friendship
It foreshadows George and Lennie achieving their dream
5
What is the impact of the repetition of Lennie's statement 'Tell me about the rabbits, George' throughout the novel.
It emphasises George's anger toward Lennie
It reinforces Lennie's obsession with animals
It shows the rabbits are more important to Lennie than their friendship
It shows Lennie's innocence, simple-mindedness & fragility of their dream
6
What is the effect of the simile in 'Suddenly, Lennie appeared out of the brush...as silently as a creeping bear moves'?
It emphasises Lennie's animalistic nature, large size & foreshadows danger
It highlights Lennie's ability to remain quiet and unnoticed
It makes Lennie appear weak and fearful of being discovered by George
It portrays Lennie as intelligent and calculating
7
What does the dream of owning a farm represent for George and Lennie?
An aspiration and desire for independence and security
Something to save up for to get rich themselves later
A way to escape Curley's wrath
A fantasy with no real chance of success
8
Which example foreshadows Lennie's fate and reinforces the theme of DEATH?
The pitchfork dangling over the hay at the start of chapter 5
Carlson shooting Candy's old dog in the back of the head
All of the above
Lennie killing his puppy
9
George - 'I seen guys go around on ranches alone...ain't no good. After a long time they get mean'. Significance?
It shows that George is superior to other men because of his intellect
It demonstrates that George plans to leave Lennie because he's a burden
It foreshadows George killing Lennie and highlights the theme of loneliness
It suggests George dislikes most ranch workers and the Great Depression
10
What does Steinbeck's description of the setting at the beginning and end of the novel symbolise?
The power of nature over human lives
The growth and prosperity of the American Dream
The hope for a new beginning
The inevitable and unchanging nature of fate

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