MAUS Vocab 1

Clouding of the lens in the eye (causes blurry or no vision)

Charming or handsome young Jewish man.

The way an author or an actor describes a character.

A struggle between opposing forces.

A story, poem, or picture interpreted for hidden meaning (moral or political).

Refers to a person, place, or thing that the author expects everyone to understand. Example: Sally had a smile rivaled by the Mona Lisa.

A figure of speech that compares two things, usually stating one is another. Example: The exam was a piece of cake!

Visually descriptive text that paints a scene or uses figurative language.

A story within a story. Example: Art telling his dad's story while documenting his journey as an adult.

Derived from Marx, all property is publicly owned; each person works to their abilities and is compensated accordingly.