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Introduction** //Of Mice and Men// by John Steinbeck is a classic novel about friendship, the American Dream, mentally challenged people and the work ethic of the 1930's. In order to best understand all these ideas, first it would be helpful to establish certain vocabulary. Let us build a glossary of literary terms first. Please let us collaboratively work to build our glossary!
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Using a literary glossary or a dictionary, help us define each of these terms and then for each one you define, give an example or a description from the novel to further enhance the definition and our understanding of its use in the novel:
 * Vocabulary Assignment**

plot

setting

theme

foreshadowing

irony

characterization

simile

metaphor

flashback

protagonist

antagonist

conflict

climax

denouement

This might help a student better understand the background of //Of Mice and Men.[|**Fact Sheet**]//
 * Background Information**


 * From where did Steinbeck get the title of the novel?**

//The best laid schemes o' mice and men Gang aft agley [often go wrong] And leave us nought but grief and pain For promised joy!// -Robert Burns (1759-1796)

After reading the novel and this poem, post below an opinion of how you think this poem reflects a theme of this novel. Be sure to include your name along with your post so that it can be properly credited!